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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.

Typical price

$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.

AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Green beans$2.49/lb typicala little$0.14Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical3 oz$1.20Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical0.15 lb$0.20Typical price
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical25 oz$5.48Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical6 oz$0.84Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical6 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

  1. Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion for 4 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, then cook for 1 minute.
  4. Whisk in the whipping cream and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir in the frozen green beans and transfer the mixture to the baking dish.
  6. Melt the remaining butter, mix it with the bread crumbs and cheddar, and scatter the topping over the beans.
  7. 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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