Cajun Green Bean Casserole

Name: Cajun Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for the water; 2 lb. green beans, ends trimmed, halved crosswise; tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon olive oil; 4 strips bacon, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 1 tbsp. plus 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 4 tbsp. salted butter; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 c. whole milk; 1/2 c. half-and-half; 2 tsp. hot sauce; 2 2.8-oz. cans crispy fried onions (about 3 cups)

This is just like the classic casserole—only spicier!

By Ree DrummondUpdated: Nov 17, 2022

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the pioneer woman's cajun green bean casserole recipe

David Malosh

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt, plus more for the water
2 lb.
green beans, ends trimmed, halved crosswise
Tbsp.
plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
4
strips bacon, chopped
3
garlic cloves, chopped
2
stalks celery, chopped
1
small onion, chopped
1
small red bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp.
plus 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
4 Tbsp.
salted butter
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups
whole milk
1/2 cup
half-and-half
2 tsp.
hot sauce
2
2.8-oz. cans crispy fried onions (about 3 cups)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat the oven to 375°. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Pat dry.
2. Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scatter in the bacon and cook, stirring, until just crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, celery, onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Remove from the heat.
3. Step 3Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to make a paste. Cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in the milk and half-and-half. Adjust the heat so the sauce is simmering gently and cook until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the hot sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
4. Step 4Add the bacon-vegetable mixture and the green beans to the dutch oven; mix well to coat the green beans. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Toss the fried onions with the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and toss again. Scatter over the top of the casserole. Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the topping is browned, about 15 minutes.