Description

A comforting and cheesy green bean casserole topped with a golden, savory biscuit crust inspired by Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits. This casserole combines tender green beans in a creamy cheddar soup base, enriched with Italian seasoning and onions, and finished with a rich cheddar biscuit topping brushed with a buttery seasoned glaze. Perfect as a hearty side dish for holidays or family dinners.

Ingredients

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Green Bean Mixture

26 oz frozen cut green beans, thawed
10.5 oz condensed cheddar soup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup dehydrated minced onion
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Biscuit Topping

1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided as 1 cup for batter, 1 1/2 cups for green bean mixture)
2 cups milk (1 1/2 cups used for green bean mixture and 1/2 cup for biscuit batter)
1/4 cup butter, melted
Included seasoning packet from biscuit mix

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature when you’re ready to bake the casserole.
Mix green bean filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed green beans, condensed cheddar soup, 1/2 cup milk, dehydrated minced onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until well blended.
Add cheeses: Add the shredded cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese to the green bean mixture. Stir again to incorporate evenly.
Prepare baking dish: Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Pour green bean mixture: Transfer the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for uniform cooking.
Prepare biscuit batter: In a separate bowl, pour the biscuit mix and set the included seasoning packet aside. Add shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup milk to the biscuit mix. Stir thoroughly until no large lumps remain and the batter is smooth.
Top casserole: Evenly pour and spread the biscuit batter over the green bean layer in the baking dish, creating a thick biscuit topping.
Bake casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until the biscuit topping is beautifully golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare butter glaze: While baking, combine the melted butter and the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay seasoning packet in a small bowl. This will be brushed onto the casserole after baking for added flavor and moisture.
Brush topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and immediately brush the biscuit topping with the seasoned melted butter mixture to enhance flavor and give it that signature Cheddar Bay biscuit taste.
Rest and serve: Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes so the buttery topping sets and flavors meld. Serve warm and enjoy this hearty, cheesy dish!

Notes

Make sure to thaw the green beans before mixing to avoid excess water in the casserole.
The biscuit batter should be spread evenly to ensure consistent baking.
Use cooking spray generously to prevent sticking and make serving easier.
Resting the casserole after baking helps the flavors develop and the topping to firm up slightly.
You can add cooked bacon or sautéed mushrooms to the green bean mixture for extra flavor variations.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cheddar Bay biscuit, green bean casserole, cheesy casserole, holiday side dish, Red Lobster inspired recipe