Description
Comforting green bean casserole brings classic American holiday flavors to your table with creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onion topping. Hearty side dishes like this connect families through shared culinary traditions and memorable meal experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds (680 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut
- 2 cans (21 ounces / 595 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Ingredient:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a casserole dish with light grease.
- Submerge green beans in rapidly boiling water for approximately 5 minutes, creating a crisp-tender texture. Immediately drain and set aside.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk, incorporating soy sauce and ground pepper until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold green beans into the creamy sauce, ensuring each bean is thoroughly coated with the savory mixture.
- Integrate half of the crispy fried onions directly into the bean and sauce combination, distributing evenly throughout the casserole.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned green bean mixture into the prepared casserole dish, spreading to create an even layer.
- Place uncovered dish in preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to slightly bubble.
- Remove casserole from oven, promptly sprinkle remaining fried onions across the surface for a crunchy golden topping.
- Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, watching carefully to achieve a perfectly crisp and golden-brown finish without burning.
Notes
- Elevate the dish by using fresh green beans instead of frozen for a crisper, more vibrant texture that bursts with natural flavor.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and using a light soy sauce to make the casserole more heart-healthy.
- Create a gluten-free version by choosing gluten-free crispy onions and ensuring the cream of mushroom soup is certified gluten-free.
- Add depth to the recipe by incorporating a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese or crispy bacon bits before the final baking stage for extra richness and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg