Description
Classic green bean casserole delivers comfort and nostalgia from American kitchens. Crispy fried onions and creamy mushroom sauce create a perfect holiday side dish you’ll savor with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) green beans, fresh or frozen
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) cream of mushroom soup, low-sodium or reduced-fat optional
- 0.75 cups (180 ml) milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can (6 oz or 170 g) crispy fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for the casserole assembly.
- For fresh green beans, plunge into boiling water for 5 minutes and drain thoroughly. If using frozen beans, ensure complete thawing and drainage.
- Create a creamy base by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk, incorporating soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder until uniformly blended.
- Gently fold green beans into the soup mixture, ensuring complete and even coating.
- Carefully distribute the bean and soup blend into a casserole dish, creating an even layer.
- Fold half of the crispy fried onions directly into the casserole mixture, reserving the remaining onions for the final topping.
- Place the uncovered casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges become bubbly and slightly golden.
- Delicately sprinkle the remaining crispy fried onions across the casserole’s surface.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the top layer to transform into a crisp, golden-brown crust.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans when possible for a crisp, vibrant texture and enhanced nutritional value.
- Create a lighter version by substituting low-fat cream of mushroom soup and using almond milk for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep green beans ahead of time by blanching and shocking in ice water to maintain their bright green color and prevent overcooking.
- Try additional seasonings like thyme, rosemary, or a dash of smoked paprika to elevate the classic flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6.2 g
- Sodium: 694 mg
- Fat: 10.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 20.6 g
- Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 5.2 g
- Cholesterol: 7.8 mg