Description
Green bean casserole brings nostalgic comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, blending crispy onions, tender green beans, and creamy mushroom sauce. Home cooks can savor this classic side dish that promises warmth and memories with each delicious forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green beans
- 10.75 ounces (305 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 2 – 3 cups cheddar cheese
- 10 ounces (283 grams) cheddar-flavor French fried onions
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend green beans with creamy mushroom soup, aromatic garlic, and onion powder, folding in a generous portion of cheddar cheese until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully transfer the verdant mixture into a suitable baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent heat penetration.
- Lavishly cover the surface with remaining cheddar cheese, then strategically scatter half of the crispy French fried onions across the top for initial textural contrast.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and flavors to meld together.
- Remove briefly to sprinkle the remaining French fried onions, then return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the topping achieves a golden, appetizing crispness and the edges become delightfully bubbly.
- Extract from the oven and allow to rest momentarily before serving, presenting a warm, comforting dish that promises rich, satisfying flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for the best texture and vibrant flavor, avoiding canned alternatives if possible.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Gruyère or smoked Gouda to add depth and complexity to the classic recipe.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular mushroom soup with a gluten-free alternative and use gluten-free fried onions.
- Create a lighter version by substituting some cheese with Greek yogurt and using low-fat cream of mushroom soup for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg