Description
Green Bean Casserole is a classic, comforting side dish featuring tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with crispy French-fried onions. Perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups French-fried onions, divided
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Green Beans: Blanch fresh green beans in boiling water for 4-5 minutes or thaw and drain frozen green beans.
- Mix the Casserole: Combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and 2/3 cup of French-fried onions in a bowl. Stir in cooked green beans and optional grated cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake: Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Add Fried Onions: Sprinkle remaining French-fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until onions are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese.
- Ensure the casserole is fully cooked before adding the French-fried onions to prevent them from burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg