At The Foundry Ministries, food isn’t just about nourishment—it’s about bringing people together and creating moments of joy. In our most recent podcast, Ashley, Director of Food Services, shared her passion for creating meals that feel like home for our program participants. Among her many beloved recipes, one stands out as a holiday favorite: her Green Bean Casserole.

We’re thrilled to share her recipe with you, so you can bring a taste of The Foundry to your own table this holiday season. Whether you’re preparing it for your family, friends, or even a special event, we hope this dish reminds you of the impact we can have when we share a meal together.

Check out the recipe below, and don’t forget to listen to our latest podcast to hear Ashley talk about her role, her passion for food services, and the stories that inspire her every day. You’ll also hear about how meals like these play a role in the transformative work happening in our programs.

 

 

Ashley’s Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter
• 2 cups ritz crackers, coarsely crushed
• 1 (11-oz.) can white shoepeg corn, drained
• 1 (14.5-oz) french style green beans-drained
• 1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8-oz.) container sour cream
• 4 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 4 oz. Mild cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 tsp.white pepper
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. Onion powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

• Melt butter and toss with crushed crackers, set aside.
• Open and drain corn and green beans, do not mix.
• Add drained corn to the bottom of a 2qt casserole dish.
• Sir together drained green beans, seasonings, condensed soup, sour cream, and cheese in a large bowl until well combined. 
• Spread green bean mixture over the shoepeg corn evenly.
• Sprinkle ritz topping evenly over green bean mixture in baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven until topping is lightly browned and casserole is gently bubbling around edges, 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from oven; let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Serve warm. A double recipe can be increased easily into a 4 qt baking dish for a crowd.

We’d love to hear how the casserole turned out! Share your photos and stories with us on social media, and tag us @FoundryMinistries. Together, we can make this holiday season one to remember.

Happy cooking!