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🌿 ROSEMARY THYME SWISS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

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Green bean casserole is always a favorite at the holiday table. There’s something comforting about a warm casserole passed around with the turkey, dressing, and all those special family dishes. 💛

This year, I’m making a tasty twist on the old-fashioned cream of mushroom soup and fried onion topping version. My recipe features a homemade creamy Swiss cheese sauce, just a little crisp bacon, and a golden panko topping tossed with olive oil, chives, and seasonings.

No-salt-added green beans give us a simple starting point, while the Swiss cheese and a small amount of bacon add wonderful flavor. It’s a familiar holiday favorite with a little Rosemary Thyme touch!

🌿 ROSEMARY THYME SWISS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Makes about 6 servings

🛒 INGREDIENTS

For the casserole:
• 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) Great Value No Salt Added French Style Green Beans, thoroughly drained
• 2 slices Great Value bacon, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Great Value olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Great Value all-purpose flour
• 1 can (12 ounces) Great Value Fat Free Evaporated Milk
• ½ cup finely shredded Great Value Swiss cheese, about 2 ounces—or finely chop Swiss cheese slices
• ½ teaspoon Great Value garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon Great Value dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon Great Value ground black pepper
• Tiny pinch of Great Value ground nutmeg, optional
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

For the golden topping:
• ½ cup Great Value plain panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Great Value olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• ¼ teaspoon Great Value garlic powder
• Pinch of Great Value ground black pepper

👩‍🍳 DIRECTIONS

  1. Prepare the oven and beans.
    Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 1½- to 2-quart casserole dish. Drain the green beans thoroughly, allowing them to rest in a colander while you make the sauce.
  2. Cook the bacon.
    Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Pour off the bacon grease.
  3. Make the creamy sauce.
    Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk until smooth.
  4. Add the seasonings.
    Stir in the garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and optional nutmeg. Cook gently, stirring frequently, for about 3–5 minutes, until thickened. Avoid a hard boil.
  5. Stir in the Swiss.
    Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the Swiss cheese until melted, followed by the cooked bacon and 1 tablespoon fresh chives.
  6. Assemble the casserole.
    Gently fold the drained green beans into the sauce, taking care with the delicate French-style beans. Spoon into the prepared casserole dish.
  7. Add the topping.
    In a small bowl, toss the panko with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chives, garlic powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the casserole.
  8. Bake until golden.
    Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown. Let stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

🌿 HELPFUL RECIPE NOTES

• Drain the beans well to help keep the sauce creamy.
• Two slices of finely chopped bacon spread a little smoky flavor throughout the casserole.
• Taste the finished sauce before adding salt—the bacon, Swiss cheese, and breadcrumbs already contribute some.
• This recipe uses no-salt-added beans, but the finished casserole is not sodium-free.
• To prepare ahead, assemble the bean mixture, cover, and refrigerate. Keep the topping separate and add just before baking. Allow extra baking time when starting with a cold casserole.
• Use equivalent products if a particular Great Value item is unavailable.

💛 A little RosemaryThyme note

The holiday table has room for both treasured traditions and something a little new. Sometimes a simple change becomes another family favorite—one we look forward to passing around for years to come.

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From my table to yours, with love.
Helene 😊
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Fall in Love with Home Again. 💛🏡

🌿 Rosemary Thyme Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

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Friday nights are a little sweeter when supper is warm, comforting, and full of flavors the family loves. 💛🍕

We love this pizza version of pasta casserole! Tender rigatoni, ground beef and chicken, a smooth homemade tomato sauce, and melted Imo’s Provel cheese make such a cozy meal. Finishing it in the crockpot makes serving convenient—a delicious way to welcome the weekend.

🌿 RosemaryThyme Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole

Serves: 8–10
Slow cooker: 6-quart
Slow cooker time: Approximately 1–2 hours on LOW

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 box (16 ounces) Barilla Rigatoni
• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) Great Value Organic No Salt Added Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 ounces) Hunt’s No Salt Added Tomato Paste
• 2 teaspoons Great Value Organic Italian Seasoning
• ½ cup water, plus more as needed
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper, optional
• 12 ounces Imo’s Provel cheese, shredded and divided

🍲 Directions

  1. Add the undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, water, and optional black pepper to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and ground chicken, breaking them into small pieces, until fully cooked. The meat mixture should reach 165°F. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir the smooth tomato sauce into the cooked meat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if needed to keep the sauce slightly loose.
  4. Cook the rigatoni according to the package’s al dente directions. Drain, then stir into the hot meat and sauce mixture.
  5. Lightly grease the crockpot insert. Add half the rigatoni and meat sauce mixture, then sprinkle with half the Provel cheese. Repeat with the remaining pasta mixture and cheese.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 1–2 hours, just until hot throughout and the cheese is melted. Begin checking after 1 hour and serve promptly for the best pasta texture.

📝 Recipe Notes

• Assemble with freshly cooked, hot ingredients. The crockpot provides a gentle finish for the casserole.
• Cooking the rigatoni al dente helps it hold its shape during the slow cooker finish.
• Provel adds that familiar St. Louis pizza flavor! Taste the meat sauce before adding any salt, since the cheese contributes salt of its own.
• If making ahead and refrigerating, reheat to 165°F in the oven or microwave before transferring to the crockpot for holding.

🌿 A little RosemaryThyme note

There’s something comforting about gathering around a simple Friday night supper. A warm plate of pizza casserole, a little conversation, and the weekend ahead—sometimes those everyday moments are the ones we treasure most. 💛🏡

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Helene 😊
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