Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a timeless comfort dish that brings together the vibrant crunch of fresh green beans, a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, and topped with crispy fried onions. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to cozy family dinners. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a delicious side dish that will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the blanched green beans until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Sprinkle fried onions on top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating minced garlic or fresh mushrooms into the mixture. To make it heartier, add cooked bacon bits or diced ham. This dish can be prepared ahead of time; simply assemble before baking and refrigerate.