Green Bean Casserole
A classic American side dish featuring tender green beans baked in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with crispy fried onions, perfect for holiday dinners or everyday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh 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 black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups French fried onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the green beans and 2/3 cup of the French fried onions to the soup mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
- Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining French fried onions (and cheddar cheese, if using) over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top.
- Remove from oven and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of garlic powder to the mushroom sauce or topping the casserole with crispy bacon bits before baking.