Description
Green bean casserole delights families with classic holiday flavors, blending tender vegetables and creamy sauce. Crispy onion topping adds crunch, making this dish a crowd-pleasing side you’ll savor at festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed and cut
- 2 cans (21 ounces / 595 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1.5 cups (350 milliliters) crispy fried onions
Liquid Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a welcoming environment for the casserole.
- Prepare green beans by blanching fresh ones in boiling water for 5 minutes, then draining thoroughly. For frozen beans, ensure complete thawing.
- Create a creamy base by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk, incorporating soy sauce and pepper until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold green beans into the creamy mixture, ensuring each bean is evenly coated with the luxurious sauce.
- Transfer the bean mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Generously scatter crispy fried onions across the top, creating a crunchy golden crown for the casserole.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, watching for the signature bubbling edges and golden-brown topping that signals perfect doneness.
Notes
- Test bean freshness by snapping a bean in half; crisp, bright green beans indicate peak quality and best flavor.
- Blanching green beans helps maintain vibrant color and prevents overcooking, preserving nutrients and crisp texture.
- Consider using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup to control salt content and make the dish more heart-healthy.
- Customize the casserole by adding sliced almonds or crispy bacon bits for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg