Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Introduction
Green Bean Casserole is a classic comfort dish, perfect for holidays or any cozy dinner. Creamy, flavorful, and topped with crispy fried onions, it brings simple ingredients together into a crowd-pleasing side.
Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or Unsalted Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Celery Soup
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 4 cups cooked cut green beans
- 1 1/3 cups French’s® French Fried Onions (amount divided in recipe steps below)
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the oven to 350°F. In a 1 1/2-quart oven-safe casserole, fold together the soup, milk, soy sauce, green beans, and 2/3 cup of the fried onions. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 2: Bake for 25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbling. Remove from the oven and stir the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 2/3 cup of fried onions on top.
- Step 3: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the fried onions are golden brown. Let the green bean casserole rest a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the casserole to settle.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or a dash of black pepper to the mixture before baking.
- Use fresh green beans steamed until tender-crisp if you prefer a fresher texture over canned or frozen.
- Swap the cream of mushroom soup with cream of celery for a subtle variation in taste.
- Top with toasted breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese for an alternative crispy topping.
Storage
Store leftover green bean casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven until warmed through, about 15–20 minutes, to maintain the crispy topping. You can also store it in the oven-safe casserole dish used for baking for easy reheating.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make green bean casserole ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the casserole up to a day ahead, cover it tightly, and refrigerate. Add the fried onions just before baking to ensure they stay crispy.
Can I use fresh green beans instead of cooked canned or frozen beans?
Absolutely. Steam or blanch fresh green beans until tender-crisp before combining them in the casserole for a fresher texture and flavor.
PrintGreen Bean Casserole Recipe
A classic and comforting Green Bean Casserole made with creamy mushroom soup, tender green beans, and crispy French fried onions, baked to golden perfection. This easy-to-make side dish is perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners, combining rich flavors and satisfying textures in a warm casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Casserole Mixture
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or Unsalted Cream of Mushroom Soup or Cream of Celery Soup
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 4 cups cooked cut green beans
Topping
- 1 1/3 cups French’s® French Fried Onions, divided
Instructions
- Preheat and combine ingredients: Heat the oven to 350°F. In a 1 1/2-quart oven-safe casserole dish, fold together the mushroom soup, 2% milk, soy sauce, cooked green beans, and 2/3 cup of French fried onions until all ingredients are evenly combined. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake first phase: Place the casserole dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbling. After baking, carefully stir the green bean mixture to combine the flavors fully.
- Add topping and bake to finish: Sprinkle the remaining 2/3 cup of French fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and casserole to set.
Notes
- Use cooked green beans for the best texture; fresh green beans can be steamed or boiled before assembling.
- If preferred, substitute the mushroom soup with cream of celery soup for a milder flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an oven-safe dish and reheated easily.
- For a dairy-free version, replace milk and cream of mushroom soup with suitable alternatives.
- Adjust salt and soy sauce according to your dietary preferences and salt tolerance.
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