Traditional Green Bean Casserole Everyone Loves
It’s simple, comforting, and dependable green bean casserole is the kind of recipe that shows up year after year because everyone truly loves it. There are a handful of dishes that instantly take me back to family gatherings around a crowded farmhouse table, and green bean casserole is always one of them.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 175kcal
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Kitchen Essentials
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Green Beans fresh, trimmed and cut in half, or 4 cans French style green beans
- 21 Ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 Cup Milk or half-and-half
- ½ Teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, for depth of flavor
- 1½ Cups Crispy Fried Onions divided
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the green beans. If using fresh beans, blanch them in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain well. You can also use canned beans. Just make sure to drain out the excess water. Frozen beans also work just thaw and drain the water before adding.2 Pounds Green Beans
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.21 Ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup, 1 Cup Milk, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Stir in the green beans and 1 cup of the crispy fried onions. Add cheese if using.1½ Cups Crispy Fried Onions, 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- Spread the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Add topping. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup crispy onions over the top and return to the oven for 5–10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Your Own Private Notes
Notes
Recipe Variations & Add-Ins
From-scratch version. Swap canned soup for a homemade mushroom cream sauce.Homemade Cream Soup Option
If you prefer to skip canned soup, you can substitute our Cream of Anything Soup Mix. To replace one can of condensed soup:- ⅓ cup soup mix
- 1¼ cups water
- Extra savory. Add sautéed mushrooms or diced onions.
- Cheesy casserole. Mix in cheddar, Colby-Jack, or Gruyère.
- Lighter option. Use evaporated milk or reduced-fat soup.
- Crispier topping. Add buttered breadcrumbs along with the fried onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg