Jims Veggie Casserole

I’ve been making this recipe for over 30 years, and it’s always a hit. My husband likes it so much we call it ‘Jim’s Casserole’ at our house. It’s a great alternative to green bean casserole at Thanksgiving.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Mix green beans, celery soup, sour cream, shoepeg corn, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, and lemon juice together in a bowl; spread into a casserole dish.

Step: 3

Mix crackers and butter together in a bowl; sprinkle over the casserole.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbly, about 45 minutes.

Per Serving: 355 calories; protein 10.2g; carbohydrates 18.5g; fat 26.8g; cholesterol 61.5mg; sodium 658.6mg.

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