Description
Green bean casserole magic brings classic comfort to dinner tables with creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onion topping. Home cooks discover a simple, nostalgic side dish that delivers warmth and deliciousness in every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups fresh green beans
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces / 411 grams each) green beans, drained
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Prepare the kitchen workspace and preheat the oven to 350F (175C), coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Process the green beans by trimming fresh beans into bite-sized segments or gently thawing frozen beans using microwave or stovetop methods.
- Craft the creamy base by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk and soy sauce in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a smooth and flavorful liquid foundation.
- Incorporate the green beans into the soup mixture, ensuring each bean is thoroughly coated and seasoned with salt and pepper for enhanced taste profiles.
- Transfer the green bean and sauce combination into the prepared baking dish, spreading the mixture evenly to guarantee consistent cooking and flavor distribution.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, allowing the ingredients to heat through and develop a rich, bubbling texture.
- Remove the casserole and generously scatter French fried onions across the surface, creating a crispy, golden topping that adds textural contrast.
- Return the dish to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes, monitoring the onions to achieve a perfect golden-brown crunch without burning.
- Allow the casserole to rest briefly after removing from the oven, permitting flavors to meld and settle before serving alongside your preferred main course.
Notes
- Swap canned green beans for fresh or frozen ones to enhance texture and nutrition, ensuring crisp vegetables with more vibrant flavor.
- Experiment with low-sodium cream of mushroom soup or homemade alternative to reduce salt content and control overall dish healthiness.
- Toast French fried onions separately before adding to prevent burning and guarantee perfectly golden, crunchy topping with maximum crispiness.
- Customize recipe for dietary needs by using dairy-free milk, gluten-free cream soup, and plant-based fried onions for vegan or allergen-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg