Green Bean and Hamburger Casserole

This is probably one of my favorite Green Bean and Hamburger Casserole Not only is it packed full of cheesy goodness, but it’s loaded with veggies as well.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 12oz bag French cut green beans, frozen (cooked)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced, 2 1/2 ounces 
• 2 stalks celery, diced 

Sauce: 

• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded 
• 1/2 cup heavy cream 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper 
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Cook/Steam green beans. Brown the hamburger, onion, celery and mushrooms; drain the fat.
2. In a microwave safe bowl mix all the sauce ingredients and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cheese is melted.
3. Mix all ingredients in a casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly