it's so easy to make, you can serve it any day.
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE POCKETS
Ingredients:
2-cans Green beans, drained (16 ounce cans)
1-can Cream of Mushroom soup
1-cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1-teaspoon Salt
1-teaspoon Pepper
2-one pound loaves Bread dough, frozen & thawed
Instructions:
Combine in a large bowl, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, salt, and pepper; set aside.
Roll each thawed loaf of dough into about a 16 x 8-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Cut each into eight 4-inch squares; top each with ¼ cup filing and 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese. Bring all four corners together up over filling and pinch seams to seal. Place dough pockets on greased baking sheets; cover ad let rise for 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown; serve hot.
Serves 8
Note: These are really good with cheese crusts; just sprinkle a little shredded cheddar cheese over the pockets patting the cheese down, turn over and repeat process before baking. Of course these pockets are even better by baking your favorite home made bread. Sometimes I substitute the green beans with whole kernel corn and substitute the Cream of Mushroom soup with 8-ounces of cream cheese. Add a small jar of pimentos with juice and combine with cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Follow the above instructions with these substitutions. Yummy!
You have a decision to make this holiday season, are you going to eat nutritionally, keeping those calories in check or throw caution to the wind and have an extra piece of pumpkin pie?
I considered titling this article... "Uncle Bill and The Second Piece of Pumpkin Pie", but he swore he'd disown me if I did. Settling on the tamer choice "Thanksgiving Dinner and The Green Bean Casserole", I began to wonder if one could have a satisfying (for everyone involved) Thanksgiving dinner, while also making the meal nutritious.
These views may seem diametrically opposed, but with a bit of planning, it's possible to have the best of both worlds. Our plan is to prepare a meal that is both enjoyable to eat, and nutritional sound, something you are proud of, and your guests... well they'll be asking for seconds.
Variety is the spice of life, and it's no different on Thanksgiving. While turkey is the tradition, let's build some variety into our meal. Not only will this provide your guests with a culinary delight, you'll also be giving them a feast for their eyes. So what does that mean?
Well one of my favorites and standard Thanksgiving fare is the green bean casserole. The recipe is fairly standard; mushroom soup, 3 or 4 cups of green beans, a little pepper, milk and, to kick up the calories a notch, a brimming cup or more of French fried onions. Seasonings to taste could be garlic, onions, parsley, sprinkled with bread crumbs. Depending on how you personalize things, the calories per serving aren't that bad, anywhere from 80 to 100. Seconds anyone?
While that sounds great (I'm getting hunger pangs) consider also a green bean salad. It fits with tradition, while giving your guests a choice of something different. Prep is a snap; green beans, boiling salt water (sea salt of course), a touch of vinegar, a little vegetable oil, onions (don't let them catch you crying), some dill and a wee bit of sugar.
Having variety will encourage your guests to sample small portions (they simply have to taste those yams), instead of loading up on one high calorie yummy. Preparing your meal this way provides complex nutrients and scintillating flavors to please the discriminating palate.
Go slow. It always amuses me to listen as conversations go from animated to silence as the meal is served. Then pick up again as the plates are cleaned. Uncle Bill (name changed to protect my uncle's ego) heads back for seconds, while the kids start eyeing the pumpkin pie and cool whip. Instead of rushing toward the second helping or desert, encourage some conversation, thus slowing things down. Why? It gives your brain time to catch up. It takes approximately 15 minutes for your brain to process the information that "you are full and satisfied". If during those 15 minutes you have that second piece of pie, or heaping helping of dumplings, you'll find yourself stuffed and uncomfortable.
While we're all thankful for the food, take a moment to be thankful for your family and friends and the blessings we've received throughout the year. Family and friends are the true spice and variety of life.
When you have food, remember those who are hungry.
The addition of spinach to this green bean casserole is a tasty twist.
3/4 cup milk
1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
2 (15 oz.) cans green beans, drained
1 (14 oz.) can chopped spinach, drained
2 (2.8 oz.) cans French fried onions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the milk, sour cream and mushroom soup. Fold in the green beans and spinach. Stir in half the fried onions. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining fried onions on top.
Bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until bubbly.
=> Green Bean Casserole Recipe: Cheddar Green Bean Casserole
This extremely simple recipe is packed with rich flavor.
2 (14.5 oz.) cans green beans, drained
1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 oz.) can French fried onions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place green beans and the soup into a large microwave safe bowl; mix well. Cook in microwave on high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup of cheese and continue to microwave for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour green bean mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle the fried onions and remaining cheese on top.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the cheese melts and onions are lightly browned.
=> Green Bean Casserole Recipe: Ham Green Bean Casserole
Here's a great way to use up that leftover ham.
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups bread, cubed
1 onion, minced
3 cups cooked ham, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (10 oz.) can cream of celery soup, undiluted
1/2 cup milk
1-1/2 cups instant rice
1-1/2 cups water
1 (15 oz.) can green beans, drained
6 slices American cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, add the bread cubes.
In a large skillet, melt the butter; pour half of the butter over the bread cubes. Toss the bread cubes; set aside.
In the skillet, add the onion and cook over medium heat in the remaining butter for 2 minutes. Add the chopped ham. Stir in the celery soup and the milk. Bring to a boil; stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
Add the rice and the water into the baking dish. Add the green beans. Spoon the ham mixture on top. Layer cheese slices over casserole to cover completely. Sprinkle bread cubes on top evenly.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until bubbly.
A delicious twist on the classic with fresh mushrooms and crisp slices of bacon.
2 (9 oz.) pkgs. frozen cut green beans, thawed
10 slices bacon
10 small fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup half and half cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans into a 1-quart baking dish.
In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium high heat until nice and crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Drain some of the grease from the pan, but leave enough to coat bottom.
Add the mushrooms, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet. Cook; stirring constantly for 4 minutes.
Pour in the half and half cream and stir to mix the bacon drippings with the cream. Simmer about 5 minutes until slightly thick. Pour cream mixture over green beans.
Crumble the bacon over the top of casserole and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
=> Recipe for Green Bean Casserole: Green Bean and Corn Casserole
Corn, sour cream and crackers makes this casserole a flavor sensation.
3 (16 oz.) cans seasoned green beans, drained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
4 ounces buttery round crackers
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place the green beans and the corn into a 2-quart casserole dish; spread evenly to cover bottom of dish.
In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream and mushroom soup; mix well. Spread on top of the corn and beans. Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter and cracker crumbs; sprinkle on top of casserole.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
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