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Green Bean & Pimento Cheese Casserole Recipe

Green Bean and Pimento Cheese Casserole is the potluck dish that walks in the door already winning — tender green beans folded into a creamy, savory gravy with the bold, tangy richness of pimento cheese running through every bite, finished with the familiar crunch of crispy fried onions on top. This is the version of green bean casserole that always gets the recipe request.

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
6-8
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Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
1 pkg Pioneer® Country Gravy Mix
24 oz green beans, frozen
20 oz pimento cheese
3 oz french fried onions

This Green Bean and Pimento Cheese Casserole uses Pioneer Country Gravy Mix to create the rich, savory cream sauce that binds this Southern-inspired take on a classic casserole into one unforgettable side dish.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven

    Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Heat Oil in Pan

    In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.

  3. Sauté Onions and Mushrooms

    Add onions and saute until golden brown. Add mushrooms and continue to saute until little liquid remains.

  4. Whisk and Add Gravy

    In a separate container, whisk together 2 cups water and Pioneer Country Gravy Mix. Add mixture to the saute pan and bring up a simmer.

  5. Fold in Cheese and Beans

    Fold in pimento cheese and green beans until an even consistency.

  6. Top with Fried Onions

    Transfer mixture to a 13×9″ baking dish and evenly top with French fried onions.

  7. Bake Until Crispy

    Bake mixture for 10 minutes or until crispy fried onions are golden brown.

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