Green Bean Casserole? Let us Count the Ways

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Tuesday, 24 November 2009 16:36

Parsippany, New Jersey, November 2009 – More than 40 million Green Bean Casseroles are served every year in the U.S, especially during Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Green Bean Casserole is an icon among dishes that define food traditions and American culture -more simply it is a recipe used across the country that has endured the test of time. This Thanksgiving or Christmas, in addition to the Original Green Bean Casserole, try one of French's® new recipes and put a twist on the family favorite. With unique variations to the original that reflect current culinary trends, French's® French Fried Onions* are still the secret ingredient to the tasty crunch in Broccoli Cheddar Bake, Festive Green Bean Casserole, Southwestern Corn & Pepper Casserole and Deluxe Mushroom Green Bean Bake. With refreshing new variations on a classic dish, families across the country can put a contemporary spotlight on the side dish that has traditionally been a favorite for so long. * French's French Fried Onions can be found in the canned vegetable aisle. ORIGINAL GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Prep Time: 5 min. Cook Time: 35 min. 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can CAMPBELL'S® Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 cup milk 1/8 tsp. black pepper 2 (9 oz. each) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed* 1 1/3 cups FRENCH'S French Fried Onions 1. MIX soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2 -qt. baking dish. Stir in beans and 2/3 cup French Fried Onions. 2. BAKE at 350°F for 30 min. or until hot. 2. STIR. Top with remaining 2/3 cup onions. Bake 5 min. until onions are golden. Makes, 6 servings Tip: You may substitute 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) cut green beans, drained or 4 cups fresh, cooked cut green beans. FRENCH FRIED ONION BROCCOLI BAKE Prep Time:10 min. Bake Time:30 min. 10 ¾ oz. can CAMPBELL'S Broccoli Cheese Soup ¾ cup milk 1 1/3 cups FRENCH'S French Fried Onions 1 1/3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 4 cups cooked broccoli cuts 1. MIX soup, milk, 2/3 cup French Fried Onions, 2/3 cup cheese and broccoli in 1 1/2-qt. baking dish. 2. BAKE at 350ºF for 30 min. or until hot. Stir. 3. TOP with remaining cheese and onions. Bake 5 min. Makes 6 servings Tip: Use 1 bunch broccoli, cut up and cooked or 16 oz. pkg. frozen broccoli cuts. SOUTHWESTERN CORN & PEPPER CASSEROLE Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 25 min. 2 cups frozen peppers and onions for stir-fry 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen whole kernel corn 1 (10 3/4 oz.) can CAMPBELL'S Southwestern Pepper Jack Soup or Cheddar Cheese Soup ½ cup milk ½ tsp. FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce (opt.) 2/3 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 1/3 cups FRENCH'S® Cheddar French Fried Onions 1. COMBINE peppers and onions, and corn in a 1 1/2 qt. microwave-safe casserole. Cover. Microwave on High for 8 min., stirring once halfway through cooking. Drain well. 2. STIR in soup, milk, Frank's RedHotSauce, 1/3 cup cheese and 2/3 cup French Fried Onions. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onions. 3. BAKE at 350ºF for 25 min. or until hot. Makes 6 servings Tip: Stir in 2 cups shredded cooked chicken for a main dish meal. DELUXE MUSHROOM GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time:35 min. 1(10 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, sliced 2 tbsp. butter 1(10 3/4 oz.) can CAMPBELL'S Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 cup half 'n' half cream or milk 1tbsp. white wine (optional) 6 cups cooked whole green beans 2 cups FRENCH'S French Fried Onions 1. COOK mushrooms in butter in skillet until golden. 2. MIX soup, cream, wine, mushrooms, beans and 1 cup French Fried Onions in 2-qt. baking dish. 3. BAKE at 350°F for 30 min. or until hot. Stir. Top with remaining onions. Bake 5 min. Makes 8 servings Tip: Use 1 1/2 lbs. fresh beans, cooked or 3 (8 oz.) pkgs. thawed frozen beans. FESTIVE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE Prep Time:10 min. Cook Time:35 min. 1(10 3/4) oz. can CAMPBELL'S Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 cup milk 1 1/3 cups FRENCH'S French Fried Onions 4 cups cooked whole green beans 1 cup diced red bell peppers 1. MIX soup, milk, 2/3 cup French Fried Onions, beans and bell pepper in 1 1/2-qt. baking dish. 2. BAKE at 350ºF for 30 min. or until hot. Stir. 3.TOP with remaining onions. Bake 5 min. Makes 6 servings Tip: Use 1 lb. fresh beans, cooked or 16 oz. pkg. frozen. Look for French's Original and Cheddar French Fried Onions in the canned vegetable aisle at your favorite supermarket. For more great recipes and cooking tips from the test kitchen at French's, please visit www.frenchsfoods.com. FRENCH'S Foods is a division of Reckitt Benckiser Inc. SOURCE: French’s Foods < Prev   Next >