Description
This classic green bean casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make side dish, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. Creamy mushroom soup combines with tender green beans and crispy fried onions for a deliciously nostalgic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Casserole
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup (cream of chicken works well too!)
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Black pepper, to taste
- 5 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
Topping
- 2-3 cups French fried onions (such as French’s)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole evenly.
- Mix Ingredients: In a 13×9 inch baking dish, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and drained green beans. Stir gently to evenly coat the green beans with the creamy mixture.
- Bake Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the mixture uncovered for 25 minutes, allowing it to heat through and flavors to meld.
- Add Fried Onions: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the top evenly with 2 to 3 cups of French fried onions.
- Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. This step crisps up the topping, adding a delightful crunch to the creamy casserole.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and fried onions.
- Feel free to substitute cream of chicken soup if preferred.
- Adjust the pepper to taste but soy sauce adds subtle umami flavor and saltiness.
- Use fresh or frozen green beans if canned are not available, just make sure to cook or steam them first.
- This dish is best served warm as a side for turkey, chicken, or other roasted meats.
