Description
Homemade green bean casserole blends classic comfort with modern culinary flair, elevating a traditional side dish. Crispy fried onions and creamy mushroom sauce create a delightful harmony you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Vegetables:
- 1 pound fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
Dairy and Soup Base:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans by blanching in rapidly boiling water for 3-4 minutes until they reach a vibrant green and maintain a slight crunch. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to halt cooking and preserve texture.
- Whisk together creamy mushroom soup, dairy milk, umami-rich soy sauce, and seasoning in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a smooth, velvety base.
- Gently fold half of the crispy golden onion topping and blanched green beans into the sauce, ensuring even distribution and complete coating.
- Transfer the verdant mixture to a thoroughly greased rectangular baking vessel, spreading evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Slide the casserole into a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to bubble gently.
- Carefully extract the dish and generously crown with remaining crisp onions and optional shredded cheddar for additional richness.
- Return to the oven for a final 5-10 minute transformation, watching for a golden-brown, perfectly crisped topping that signals culinary perfection.
- Allow the casserole to rest briefly, letting the molten interior settle before serving this comforting side dish.
Notes
- Blanch green beans quickly to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture, preventing them from becoming mushy during baking.
- Customize the casserole by adding crumbled bacon, sliced mushrooms, or diced garlic for extra depth of flavor and personal touch.
- Use fresh green beans when possible, but frozen can work well if thawed and patted dry to prevent excess moisture in the dish.
- Make it gluten-free by selecting gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and using certified gluten-free crispy fried onions for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg