Description

This Cheddar Bay Green Bean Casserole is a creamy, cheesy twist on the classic green bean casserole featuring a rich cheddar cheese and biscuit topping inspired by Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay biscuits. It’s baked to golden perfection with a flavorful biscuit crust and a savory blend of green beans, cheddar cheese, and Italian seasonings, making it a comforting side dish perfect for holidays and family dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

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 (seasoning packet included)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups milk (for mixing batter)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Finishing

Melted butter mixed with Cheddar Bay seasoning packet (from biscuit mix)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
Mix Green Beans and Soup Ingredients: 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 the mixture well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
Add Cheeses to Mixture: Add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese to the bowl and stir again until fully incorporated into the green bean mixture.
Prepare Baking Dish: Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish generously with cooking spray to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
Assemble Green Bean Base: Pour the prepared green bean and cheese mixture evenly into the baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
Prepare Biscuit Batter: In another mixing bowl, combine the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix with the included seasoning packet set aside. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 cups milk. Stir until the batter is smooth with no large lumps remaining.
Top Casserole with Biscuit Batter: Evenly pour the biscuit batter over the green bean mixture in the baking dish, ensuring full coverage.
Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Brush with Butter Mixture: While the casserole bakes, combine the 1/4 cup melted butter with the cheddar bay seasoning packet from the biscuit mix. After baking, brush this flavorful butter mixture generously over the hot biscuit topping.
Rest and Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes to absorb the buttery flavor and to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your cheesy, savory Cheddar Bay Green Bean Casserole!

Notes

Make sure the green beans are fully thawed before mixing to ensure even cooking.
Using condensed cheddar soup adds creamy richness; substitute with homemade cheese sauce if desired.
The biscuit topping can be adjusted for cheesiness by adding extra shredded cheddar.
Brush the butter mixture immediately after baking for better flavor absorption.
Resting the casserole allows the topping to set and enhances the overall texture.
For a crispier topping, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes after brushing with butter, watching carefully to prevent burning.

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

Keywords: Cheddar Bay Biscuit, Green Bean Casserole, Holiday Side Dish, Cheesy Green Beans, Baked Casserole