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Green Bean Casserole

A classic green bean casserole, featuring tender green beans in creamy mushroom soup topped with crispy French fried onions, perfect for holiday gatherings or family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed About 4–5 cups. Substitute with 2 (12-ounce) bags frozen green beans.
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Use regular or low-sodium.
  • 3/4 cup milk Dairy or unsweetened plant milk.
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/3 cups French fried onions, divided Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Optional; sharp cheddar adds more flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. In the same bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Stir the cooked green beans into the soup mixture until coated.
  5. Fold in 2/3 cup of the French fried onions to distribute the crunch through the casserole.
  6. Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbling at the edges.
  2. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining French fried onions evenly over the top and add the shredded cheddar, if using.
  3. Return to the oven and bake 5–10 more minutes, until the onions are golden and the cheese (if added) is melted.
  4. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use a vegan cream soup or make a quick mushroom béchamel and substitute plant milk. For a lighter version, swap half-and-half or whole milk for the full milk called for.