French Style Green Bean Casserole for a Large Number of Guest

Creamy and filling--great for the holidays and a large crowd! Try the kicked up version listed.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 4 (14 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained
• 2 (4 ounce) cans  sliced mushrooms, drained (optional)
• 2 (10 ounce) cans  cream of mushroom soup or 2 (10 ounce) cans  celery soup
• 1  cup  diced  vidalia onion, onions saute'ed
• 1⁄2 cup water chestnut, sliced (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1  cup Miracle Whip or 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup butter, melted
• 2  cups  shredded swiss cheese
• 1  cup  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1  teaspoon  salt & pepper
• 2  teaspoons  garlic salt (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs, seasoned
• 2  tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350é.
2. Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with a nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl combined soups (do not dilute), sour cream, Miracle Whip, melted butter, shredded cheeses and the spices.
4. Add green beans, onions, mushrooms & water chestnuts.
5. Mix until everything is combined.
6. Pour mixture into the prepared dish.
7. Top the casserole with the bread crumbs and the Parmesean Reggiano cheese.
8. Bake casserole for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly, depending on your oven.
9. For a "Kick it up a Notch" version, add Emeralds Bamm Seasoning, around 1 tablespoons, or add shredded Pepper Jack cheese instead of the Swiss or Mozzarella. I even add a can of Rotel diced Tomatoes sometimes.