Green Bean Casserole - Not the Classic version

What's a midwest holiday if it doesn't have a recipe for Green Bean Casserole?

Prep time - 10 minutes
Cook time - 40 minutes

Servings 4-6

Ingredients:

6 slices center cut bacon
16 oz extra fine green beans
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
15.25 oz whole kernel corn, drained
8 oz cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp iodized salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup french fried onions

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400F

Bake 6 slices of bacon until crispy, about 12 minutes and drain.  Chop coarsely and reserve.

Cook green beans in a microwave safe container with 2 tablespoons of water for 6 minutes.  Drain and chop green beans in half.

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients EXCEPT onions, mix thoroughly.

Coat a 9 x 12 inch pan with cooking spray; add the mixture, top with the onions.

Cover and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Courtesy of ALDI Test Kitchen