SLOW COOKER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole image

Turkey taking up all the oven space? Don't stress-this slow-cooker green bean casserole will save you from a Thanksgiving dinner dilemma. The technique is simple: Toss the main ingredients into your slow cooker and leave it be. Then, 30 minutes before everyone sits down to feast, stir in a few plus-ups like mushrooms, red bell peppers, almonds and half-and-half. Top with bread crumbs or croutons for a crunchy contrast to the creamy beans, and you've got a classic that can't be beat!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 4h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 bags (12 oz each) frozen whole green beans, thawed
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery or mushroom soup
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups seasoned croutons, slightly crushed

Steps:

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix beans, soup, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours.
Stir mushrooms, bell pepper and almonds into bean mixture in slow cooker. In 1-cup measuring cup, beat half-and-half and flour with whisk until well blended; stir into bean mixture.
Cover; cook 30 minutes longer or until beans are crisp-tender. Just before serving, sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g