Description
Creamy classic green bean casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to family dinner tables across America. Crispy fried onions and tender green beans meld perfectly with rich mushroom sauce, creating a side dish you’ll crave at every holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) frozen green beans
- 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
- 6 ounces (170 grams) french fried onions
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal environment for transforming fresh ingredients into a comforting side dish.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold frozen green beans into the creamy base, ensuring each vegetable is thoroughly enrobed with the savory sauce.
- Transfer the verdant mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly to promote uniform heating.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and green beans to become tender.
- Liberally crown the casserole with crispy French fried onions, returning to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and delightfully crunchy.
- Remove from the oven and let rest briefly before serving, presenting a piping hot dish that promises to delight dinner guests with its rich, comforting appeal.
Notes
- Choose fresh green beans for enhanced flavor and crispier texture when possible.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with homemade mushroom sauce for a healthier, less processed version.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and controlling added salt.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by using gluten-free fried onions and checking soup ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg