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Green Bean Casserole

A cozy and creamy Green Bean Casserole with a crunchy fried onion topping, perfect for any occasion from holidays to simple weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut Alternatively, use 24 ounces of frozen or three 14.5-ounce cans drained.
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup Can substitute with cream of chicken soup.
  • 0.5 cup milk or half-and-half Adjust for desired sauce consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Can add a pinch of onion powder.
  • 2 cups fried onions Half for the mixture, half for topping.
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce Optional for flavor enhancement.
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheese Optional, can use cheddar or gruyere.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare fresh beans by blanching in salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender; drain and cool. For frozen beans, thaw and pat dry. For canned beans, drain very well.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk or half-and-half, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning to taste. Add soy sauce if using, and stir in half of the fried onions and cheese if desired.
Combining and Baking
  1. Add the prepared beans to the sauce and gently fold together. Spread the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
Finishing Touch
  1. Sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the onions are golden and crispy.
  2. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Assemble the casserole a day in advance and refrigerate before baking. You can freeze the assembled casserole without the topping for up to a month. If using fresh beans, blanch them the day before to save time.