Description
A classic and creamy green bean casserole featuring fresh green beans in a rich mushroom sauce, topped with crispy French fried onions. Perfect for holiday gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups French fried onions
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray
- Step 2: Mix Sauce – In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and black pepper until smooth
- Step 3: Combine – Stir in the fresh green beans until well coated with the creamy mixture
- Step 4: First Bake – Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle half of the French fried onions on top
- Step 5: Initial Cooking – Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown around the edges
- Step 6: Final Touch – Remove from oven, add remaining fried onions on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until crispy
Notes
- Trim green bean ends uniformly for even cooking and professional presentation throughout the dish
- Don’t skip the milk addition as it prevents the sauce from becoming too thick during baking
- Reserve half the fried onions for the final five minutes to maintain maximum crunchiness
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes after baking to allow the sauce to thicken slightly before serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 145 calories
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, holiday side dish, casserole recipe, mushroom sauce, French fried onions, comfort food