Description

This Cheddar Bay Green Bean Casserole combines tender green beans and a creamy cheddar soup base with Italian seasoning and onions, topped with a cheesy biscuit crust inspired by Red Lobster’s famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Baked until golden and brushed with a seasoned butter glaze, this casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for family meals and holiday gatherings.

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
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1 cup for topping batter, 1 1/2 cups for green bean mixture)
2 cups milk (total: 1/2 cup for green bean mixture, 1 1/2 cups for biscuit batter combined; actually 1/2 cup for casserole base, 1/2 cup for batter as per recipe; original ingredient says 2 cups milk for biscuit batter, so 2 cups for batter, 1/2 cup milk for casserole. Clarified in instructions)
1/4 cup butter, melted
Cheddar Bay seasoning packet (included in biscuit mix box)

Instructions

Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat while you prepare the ingredients.
Mix the green bean base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed green beans, condensed cheddar soup, 1/2 cup milk, dehydrated minced onions, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
Add cheeses: Stir in 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese into the green bean mixture until fully incorporated.
Prepare the baking dish: Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish thoroughly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Assemble the casserole base: Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to form the casserole base layer.
Prepare biscuit batter: In a separate mixing bowl, pour the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, setting aside the included seasoning packet. Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 2 cups milk to the biscuit mix. Stir until the batter is smooth with no large lumps.
Top the casserole: Evenly pour the biscuit batter over the green bean mixture in the baking dish, spreading gently if needed.
Bake the casserole: Place the dish on the center oven rack and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare the seasoned butter: While baking, combine the melted butter with the reserved Cheddar Bay seasoning packet in a small bowl.
Brush the topping: Remove the casserole from the oven and immediately brush the seasoned butter mixture evenly over the biscuit topping for extra flavor.
Rest before serving: Allow the casserole to sit for about 5 minutes. This resting time lets the flavors meld and the butter soak into the biscuit crust.
Serve and enjoy: After resting, dish out portions of the cheesy, flavorful casserole and serve warm as a delicious side dish.

Notes

Thaw green beans fully before mixing to avoid excess water in the casserole.
Use fresh shredded cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melting and taste.
You can substitute fresh green beans if preferred; blanch them before use.
If you don’t have the Red Lobster Biscuit Mix, a similar cheddar biscuit mix will work with slight variations.
This casserole can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated before baking; just add extra baking time if chilled.

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

Keywords: green bean casserole, cheddar bay biscuit topping, cheesy casserole, holiday side dish, comfort food