Description
This classic Green Bean Casserole is a comforting and creamy side dish perfect for holiday meals or weeknight dinners. Made with tender green beans, a rich mushroom soup sauce, and topped with crispy fried onions, it combines savory flavors and textures in a simple baked casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 4 cups frozen cut green beans (see notes for canned or fresh options)
Sauce
- 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (more to taste)
Topping
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Green Beans: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen green beans and boil until tender-crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans with the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, seasoned salt, and 1 cup of crispy fried onions. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart or 8×8-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake Initially: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Add Topping and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven and gently stir the mixture. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of crispy fried onions evenly on top. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10 minutes or until the topping is golden and crisp.
Notes
- Green Bean Options: You can use canned or fresh green beans as alternatives to frozen. For canned, drain 2 (14½-ounce) cans of cut green beans. For fresh, trim and simmer 1½ pounds of green beans for about 7-8 minutes until tender.
- Optional Additions: Add 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese mixed into the sauce for a cheesy variation. You may also include fried mushrooms, onions, garlic, or shallots for extra flavor.
- Cheese Usage: If using cheese, mix it into the sauce before baking or sprinkle it on top after stirring. Mixing it in creates a creamy cheesy texture.
- Make Ahead: Prepare this casserole up to 48 hours in advance. Store the topping separately until ready to bake. Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before baking and add an extra 10 minutes to the bake time if cold.
- Storage: Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
