WW Points: 4–6 per serving
Servings: 6
This tastes like one of those old-school comfort food casseroles everybody accidentally eats way too much of 😭
Cheesy beef…
Creamy sauce…
Tender green beans…
Crispy onions piled on top…
And somehow this version still keeps the points much lower while keeping that rich loaded casserole look from the photo.
The crispy onion topping with the melty cheese underneath is honestly the dangerous part 😄
Perfect for:
- family dinners
- meal prep
- comfort food cravings
- cold weather food
- leftovers that somehow taste even better the next day
Ingredients
Casserole
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or extra lean ground beef
- 4 cups green beans
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup crispy fried onions light version
OR - air-fried onion strips for lower points
Instructions
1. Cook the Meat
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook ground turkey or lean beef with diced onion until browned.
Add garlic, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Drain excess liquid if needed.
2. Prepare the Sauce
In a bowl mix:
- cream of mushroom soup
- Greek yogurt
- cheddar cheese
- mozzarella cheese
Stir until creamy.
3. Assemble the Casserole
In a baking dish combine:
- cooked meat
- green beans
- cheese mixture
Mix everything together evenly.
Top with extra cheese if desired.
4. Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
5. Add the Crispy Topping
Top with crispy onions.
Bake another 5 minutes until golden brown and crunchy.
Serve hot while the cheese is still melty.
Serving Ideas
- Side salad
- Roasted broccoli
- Cauliflower mash
- Garlic vegetables
- Hot sauce on top 😄
WW Point Estimate
Per serving:
- 4–6 WW points
Depends on cheese and crispy onion brands used.
Low-Point Tips
- Extra lean beef or turkey lowers points without changing the hearty texture.
- Greek yogurt keeps the casserole creamy without heavy sour cream.
- Reduced-fat cheese still melts beautifully.
- Green beans add lots of volume for very few points.
- Air-fried onions can lower points even more while keeping the crispy topping look.