Description
A beloved holiday side dish, Classic Green Bean Casserole features tender canned green beans baked in a creamy mushroom soup mixture, topped with crispy fried onions for a perfect combination of flavors and textures. This easy recipe requires minimal prep and is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your festive table.
Ingredients
Green Bean Casserole
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (cream of chicken soup can be used as an alternative)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Black pepper to taste
- 5 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
- 2-3 cups French fried onions (such as French’s)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the casserole.
- Mix Ingredients: In a 13×9-inch baking dish, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and drained green beans. Stir gently to evenly coat the beans with the creamy soup mixture.
- Bake Base Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the casserole to heat through thoroughly.
- Add Fried Onions: Remove the casserole from the oven and evenly sprinkle the French fried onions on top to add a crunchy texture.
- Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the onions are golden brown and crisp.
Notes
- For a homemade twist, make your own crispy fried onions to top the casserole.
- Fresh green beans can be used instead of canned; blanch them before assembling the casserole.
- Substitute cream of chicken soup if preferred for a slightly different flavor.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, then baked just before serving.
- Adjust the amount of fried onions based on your preference for crispiness and onion flavor.
