Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is a classic American side dish, traditionally made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and a crunchy fried onion topping. This version elevates the original by incorporating a rich, melted cheese sauce, making it a popular and indulgent choice for holiday meals and family gatherings.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in fat and calories due to the cheese and creamy soup base, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates. A typical serving provides a good source of vitamins from the green beans and calcium from the cheese, with a calorie count often ranging from 250 to 350 per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin K | 25 mcg |
| Folate | 40 mcg DFE |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The casserole is a cultural staple of American Thanksgiving dinners, representing a mid-20th-century trend of convenient, canned-ingredient cooking. Nutritionally, it transforms a simple vegetable into a hearty, comfort-food centerpiece, blending savory, creamy, and crunchy textures.
