New Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (14-ounce) can French-style green beans, drained
• 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup French-fried onions

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the soup, sour cream, green beans, 1 cup of the cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and pepper.
3. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
4. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese and top with the French-fried onions.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• This dish is a favorite at Thanksgiving dinner.
• It was invented in 1955 by the Campbell Soup Company.
• The original recipe used canned cream of mushroom soup, canned green beans, and French-fried onions.