Side dishe for 16
Green Bean Casserole (16 servings)
Frozen green beans simmer in a creamy onion sauce, then bake under cheddar and crisp bread crumbs.
$2.47for 4 servings
$0.62 per serving$2.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | a little | $0.14Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 25 oz | $5.48Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 6 oz | $0.84Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.90 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Mustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastes
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 frozen bags french cut green beans
- 6 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup yellow onion
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp dried paprika
- 3/4 tsp dried mustard
- 3/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion for 4 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, then cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the frozen green beans and transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
- Melt the remaining butter, mix it with the bread crumbs and cheddar, and scatter the topping over the beans.
- Bake for 15 minutes until bubbling and browned.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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