Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a holiday favorite, beautifully blending fresh green beans with a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with crispy fried onions. This comforting dish not only shines at Thanksgiving but is perfect for any gathering or family dinner throughout the year. It’s simple to prepare, making it an excellent choice for both novice and seasoned cooks alike. Expect heartwarming flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups fried onions, divided
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth.
- Add the blanched green beans, half of the fried onions, and black pepper; mix well.
- Transfer to the greased baking dish, top with remaining fried onions, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sauté mushrooms and onions before adding them to the mixture. Customize by substituting asparagus or broccoli for green beans or adding cheese on top before baking.