Description
A classic creamy green bean casserole featuring tender green beans folded into a milky mushroom sauce and topped with crispy fried onions for a comforting, oven-baked side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans Base
- 2 15-ounce cans cut green beans, drained
Sauce
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup milk
Topping
- 1 2.8-ounce can French fried onions
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven, Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the base, In a casserole dish, mix the green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and half of the fried onions until evenly coated.
- Bake the first phase, Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and hot throughout.
- Add the topping, Top with the remaining fried onions to provide a crisp finish.
- Final bake, Bake for an additional 5 minutes to set the topping.
- Season, Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve, Serve hot as a comforting side dish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half the fried onions and compensate with a thin sprinkle of breadcrumbs on top.
- Can be prepared a day ahead; assemble, refrigerate, and bake slightly longer to heat through.
- If using from frozen, thaw the green beans completely and adjust bake time to ensure bubbling throughout.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: green bean casserole, creamy mushroom, side dish, holiday side, oven-baked, onions
