Green Bean Casserole With Ritz (Printable version)
Creamy green beans baked under a buttery Ritz cracker topping for the ultimate comforting side dish.
# What you'll need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 ½ lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce & Dairy
04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
05 - 1 cup whole milk
06 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
07 - ½ cup sour cream
→ Seasoning
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
→ Topping
11 - 1 ½ cups Ritz crackers, crushed
12 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 4–5 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Sauté onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
04 - In a large bowl, combine green beans, sautéed onions and garlic, cream of mushroom soup, milk, cheddar cheese, sour cream, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until evenly coated.
05 - Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
06 - In a small bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers with remaining melted butter. Sprinkle cracker mixture evenly over the casserole.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
08 - Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The Ritz cracker topping creates this insane buttery crunch that people cant stop talking about
- It comes together in under 15 minutes of active prep but tastes like you fussed over it
02 -
- Overbaking will make your green beans mushy, so pull it when the topping is golden even if you want more crunch
- The cracker topping can burn quickly, so check at the 25-minute mark and tent with foil if needed
03 -
- Dont skip blanching fresh beans or theyll be tough and rubbery after baking
- Crush your Ritz crackers to uniform pieces so the topping browns evenly