Description
A classic and comforting green bean casserole made with fresh or frozen green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy French-fried onions, baked to perfection with an optional touch of cheddar cheese for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 1 lb fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Casserole Mixture
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups French-fried onions, divided
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese (for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the Green Beans: Blanch fresh green beans in boiling water for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp, or thaw and drain frozen green beans to remove excess moisture.
- Mix the Casserole: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and 2/3 cup of French-fried onions. Stir well. Then fold in the cooked green beans and optional grated cheddar cheese to evenly coat everything in the creamy mixture.
- Assemble the Casserole: Pour the green bean mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly for consistent baking.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, allowing the flavors to meld and the dish to heat through.
- Add Fried Onions: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining French-fried onions evenly on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the onions are golden brown and crispy, adding delightful texture.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool slightly to set before serving, ensuring it’s warm and ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen green beans based on availability; blanch fresh beans to maintain texture.
- Adding cheddar cheese is optional but adds a delicious cheesy flavor.
- French-fried onions provide the classic crispy topping; avoid adding too early to prevent sogginess.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a holiday side dish.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and onion toppings.
