The Perfect 5-Course Thanksgiving Meal

cream of mushroom soup

🥗Healthier: homemade mushroom sauce

💰Cheaper: cream of chicken soup

Homemade sauce can reduce preservatives and costs.

shredded cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

French fried onions

🥗Healthier: crispy baked onions

💰Cheaper: homemade fried onions

Homemade options can be healthier and more cost-effective.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while adding creaminess.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Blanch green beans in boiling water until bright green, about 3-4 minutes, then drain.

In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.

Add the blanched green beans to the mixture and stir to coat evenly.

Transfer the green bean mixture to a greased baking dish.

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and half of the French fried onions.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining French fried onions, cooking until golden, about 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle the sautéed onions over the casserole.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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