Description
Grandma’s traditional green bean casserole recipe delivers comfort straight from midwestern kitchens. Creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onion topping create a nostalgic side dish perfect for family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs green beans (fresh or frozen, or 3 cans, 14.5 oz each, cut green beans, drained)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (low-sodium or reduced-fat optional)
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 can (6 oz) crispy fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing for a classic comfort side dish.
- Prepare green beans by blanching fresh ones in boiling water for 5 minutes or thoroughly draining frozen/canned varieties.
- Create a creamy base by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk, incorporating soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder until perfectly smooth.
- Gently fold half of the crispy fried onions into the soup mixture, ensuring green beans are completely coated.
- Pour the seasoned green bean blend into a lightly greased casserole dish, spreading evenly for consistent cooking.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the edges become bubbly and slightly golden.
- Retrieve the dish and generously sprinkle remaining crispy fried onions across the top for added crunch and flavor.
- Return to the oven for a final 5-minute crisping session, watching carefully to prevent over-browning.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 2-3 minutes before serving, letting the flavors meld and settle.
Notes
- Fresh green beans provide the best texture and flavor compared to frozen or canned varieties, ensuring a crisp and vibrant side dish.
- For a healthier version, replace cream of mushroom soup with a homemade mushroom sauce using low-fat milk and Greek yogurt, reducing overall calories.
- Customize the casserole by adding crispy bacon bits, sliced almonds, or diced mushrooms for extra depth and crunch in every bite.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and checking that the crispy fried onions are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 65 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg