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Green Bean Casserole Bites Recipe

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These Green Bean Casserole Bites are a delicious, bite-sized twist on the classic holiday side dish. Featuring tender green beans mixed with creamy mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and crispy French fried onions all nestled in flaky puff pastry cups, they are perfect appetizers or party snacks. Baked until golden and topped with a savory cheesy onion crunch, these easy-to-make mini casseroles bring all the rich flavors of the traditional casserole in a fun, handheld form.

Ingredients

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Green Bean Mixture

  • 4 cups cooked cut green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup French’s® French Fried Onions

Topping

  • 1/2 cup shredded white Cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup French’s® French Fried Onions

Pastry

  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets, thawed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and green bean mixture: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and 2/3 cup of French fried onions. Stir everything evenly to make the filling.
  2. Prepare the puff pastry cups: Lightly grease two 24-cup mini muffin pans (about 1 3/4-inch cups). On a lightly floured surface, unfold one thawed puff pastry sheet and roll it into a 10×12-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry lengthwise into six 2-inch strips, then crosswise into four 2 1/2-inch strips, yielding 24 rectangles. Press each rectangle firmly into the mini muffin cups to form little pastry shells. Repeat with the second sheet to make 48 cups total.
  3. Fill and bake the bites: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the green bean mixture into each puff pastry cup. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the pastry starts to puff and the filling is hot.
  4. Prepare the topping and finish baking: While the bites bake, mix the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2/3 cup French fried onions in a small bowl. Remove the muffin pans from the oven and evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over each bite. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the bites are golden brown and the topping is melted and crispy.
  5. Cool and serve: Allow the casserole bites to stand for 5 minutes so they set slightly. Carefully remove them from the muffin pans and serve warm as delicious party appetizers or side dishes.

Notes

  • If you only have mini muffin pans that make 12 minis at a time, bake the bites in batches to accommodate all 48 pieces.
  • Make sure the puff pastry is well chilled but pliable for easier cutting and shaping into cups.
  • Use low-fat or fat-free cream of mushroom soup for a lighter version without sacrificing flavor.
  • These bites are best served fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 2 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
  • For a dairy-free variation, substitute the cheese with a vegan alternative and use a dairy-free mushroom soup.

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