Description
Creamy green bean casserole delivers comfort and nostalgia on a single plate, blending crispy fried onions with tender green beans in a rich mushroom sauce. Homemade goodness awaits when you savor this classic American side dish that brings warmth to any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kg) French green beans
- 2 cans (10.75 ounces / 305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
Topping:
- 1 1/3 cups (320 milliliters) fried onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) preparing for the casserole assembly.
- For fresh green beans, plunge into rapidly boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then quickly drain and cool. Canned beans can be used directly without this preparation.
- Mix green beans with cream of mushroom soup and shredded cheddar cheese in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Carefully transfer the combined mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading evenly to create consistent depth.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and cook for 25 minutes until the contents become bubbly and heated through.
- Generously scatter crispy fried onions across the casserole’s surface, returning to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to achieve a golden, crunchy topping.
- Remove from oven and allow to rest momentarily before serving, ensuring the casserole maintains its appetizing temperature and texture.
Notes
- Choose tender, bright green beans for the best flavor and texture.
- Blanch fresh green beans quickly to maintain their crisp, vibrant color and prevent overcooking.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with a homemade bechamel sauce for a lighter, fresher alternative.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced ham for extra protein and smoky depth to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg