Cheesy Green Bean And Rice Casserole

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives, while cream of chicken is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Cook 2 slices of finely chopped bacon on medium heat.

Add 4 ounces of chopped white mushrooms and 1/4 cup frozen diced onions to the skillet.

Press 1 garlic clove and add it to the mixture.

Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Add 1 can of cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup vegetable broth; mix well.

Add 4 ounces of cubed Velveeta cheese and 1 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese, saving 1/2 cup cheddar cheese for topping.

Incorporate 1 (10 ounce) package of frozen rice and 2 cups of frozen French style green beans into the mixture.

Add 2 ounces of drained diced pimientos and mix together.

Pour the sauce over the top and stir to combine.

Top with the reserved 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1 cup dried onions.

Bake at 375°F until golden on top, about 25 to 30 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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