There's comfort food, and then there's Bacon Ranch Crack Green Bean Casserole-the kind that hushes a room the moment it hits the table. Tender green beans wrapped in a creamy, cheddar-rich sauce, smoky bacon scattered through every bite, and a hit of ranch that keeps folks coming back for "just one more spoonful." It's Southern comfort food turned up a notch-rich, easy, and ready in about 40 minutes. Whether it's a holiday side or a weeknight craving, this extra-creamy green bean casserole recipe always steals the spotlight.
Table of Contents
- 🎥 Watch how easy it is to make this green bean casserole
- 🍴 Why you'll make this one again and again
- 🧾 What you'll need for this cheesy green bean casserole
- 📖 Recipe
- Bacon Ranch Green Bean Casserole
- 🔪 How to make it this easy side dish recipe step-by-step
- Marye's Tip o' the day
- 👩🍳 All your green bean casserole questions, answered.
- 📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love
- 💬 Comments
🎥 Watch how easy it is to make this green bean casserole
Sometimes seeing it come together makes all the difference. Watch how fast this creamy bacon ranch green bean casserole goes from pantry staples to golden, bubbly perfection. It's a quick peek at one of the best easy holiday side dishes you'll ever bring to the table - no fancy techniques, just good food and better flavor.
Now that you've seen it in action, grab your whisk - it's casserole time!
🍴 Why you'll make this one again and again
Once you've tasted this Bacon Ranch Crack Green Bean Casserole, there's no going back to the classic. It's creamy, smoky, and irresistibly cheesy-ready in 40 minutes and destined to become your new holiday side dish favorite. Bacon, ranch, and cheddar make it the kind of Southern comfort recipe that keeps families talking, laughing, and scraping the pan clean. And when you sneak a forkful cold from the fridge later? That's when you'll know it's true love.
With crunchy french fried onions, crispy bacon, and lots of cheddar cheese, this classic side dish is loaded with all the good stuff.
🧾 What you'll need for this cheesy green bean casserole
You won't need anything fancy-just real ingredients that make real comfort food. This creamy bacon ranch green bean casserole starts with pantry staples and ends in Southern glory. We're talking tender green beans, smoky bacon, rich cheddar, and a creamy sauce that ties it all together in about 40 minutes flat. It's the kind of easy family dinner recipe that feels like a hug with a side of fried onions.
- Green beans: canned works just fine, sugar-no need to get fussy. Drain them well so the sauce stays thick and luscious.
- Cream of mushroom soup: that trusty shortcut that keeps weeknight dinners simple.
- Cream cheese: adds richness and makes the sauce extra-creamy.
- Ranch dressing mix: brings the tangy kick that turns "good" into "can't stop eating."
- Crispy fried onions: for that golden crunch everyone fights over.
- Cheddar cheese: sharp is best-because bland has no place at the holiday table.
- Buttermilk: gives the sauce a silky, Southern-style finish.
- Bacon: smoky, salty, and the reason people suddenly love green beans again.
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📖 Recipe
Bacon Ranch Green Bean Casserole
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- 21 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup, 2 cans - don't dilute!
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cut in 8 pieces
- 1 ounces dry Ranch salad dressing mix, do not used the bottled dressing
- 58 ounces green beans, four 14.5 ounce cans, drained well
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded from a block - divided use
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 6 ounces French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray.
- Cook bacon until crisp. Set aside.
- Whisk together the buttermilk and the soup until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the cubed cream cheese.
- Microwave in 20 to 30 second intervals until the cream cheese is very soft and can be whisked into the soup mixture smoothly.
- Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar cheese and the Ranch.
- Add the green beans and cooked bacon to the cheese mixture.
- Pour in prepared pan.
- Top with remaining cheese and crispy fried onions.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until casserole is heated through - 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
Notes
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- Spritz the blade portion of your cheese grater with a little bit of nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cheese shreds from sticking to it! They'll fall right off instead of clumping together.
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- Be sure to use a powdered Ranch dressing mix, rather than liquid dressing from a bottle.
- Using fresh green beans? You'll need 2 pounds - and be sure to cook them before using.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.
🔪 How to make it this easy side dish recipe step-by-step
This creamy green bean casserole couldn't be easier-just mix, bake, and let the magic happen. Each step builds that irresistible balance of smoky bacon, cheesy sauce, and crunchy topping that makes this the kind of comfort food recipe folks will ask for again and again.
- Heat it up: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, buttermilk, and cream cheese. Microwave in short bursts until the cream cheese melts and everything blends into a smooth, creamy base.
- Add the flavor: Whisk in the ranch dressing mix and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese until it's rich, thick, and slightly sinful.
- Make it cozy: Fold in the drained green beans and crumbled bacon, then spoon the whole creamy mess into a greased casserole dish.
- Bake to perfection: Top with crispy fried onions (and maybe an extra sprinkle of cheese if you're feeling rebellious). Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Marye's Tip o' the day
Spritz the blade portion of your cheese grater with a little bit of nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cheese shreds from sticking to it! They'll fall right off instead of clumping together.
👩🍳 All your green bean casserole questions, answered.
Got questions? I've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know before you slide this creamy beauty into the oven. Have other questions? Download the free PDF above or ask me in the comments!
Absolutely. Just thaw and drain them first so your casserole doesn't turn watery. You can even use fresh green beans - just blanch them for a few minutes until tender-crisp before mixing them in.
This is a dream of a make-ahead casserole recipe. Assemble everything except the crispy onion topping, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you're ready to bake, add the onions and pop it in the oven - perfect for holiday side dish prep.
You can microwave it in a pinch, but for the best texture, reheat it in the oven at 350°F until warm and bubbly. That keeps the top crisp and the middle creamy - just like day one.
📚 More Southern comfort: related recipes you'll love
If you loved this creamy bacon ranch green bean casserole, don't stop here - there's a whole world of Southern comfort waiting for you. Start with my Best Thanksgiving Side Dishes roundup; it's packed with reader favorites and those heirloom-style recipes that show up year after year.
For something savory with a little grown-up flair, try my Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms - rich, buttery, and perfect spooned over mashed potatoes or steak. And if you've never had Southern Sweet Onion Casserole, well, darlin', you're about to meet your new obsession. It's golden, creamy, and downright dangerous in the best way.
Together, they're proof that the best side dishes aren't just sides - they're the stories your family will tell long after the plates are cleared.
I do love that old fashioned classic green bean casserole but sometimes it's nice to have ALL the flavor. Something a little over and above. This easy side dish is exactly that. This recipe gives you a cheesy, creamy, and decadent casserole that it's hard not to obsess over.
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