Description
Comfort meets nostalgia in this classic green bean casserole with crispy onion topping, a beloved side dish that brings warmth to family gatherings. Creamy mushroom sauce and crunchy onion straws create a harmonious blend of textures you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 14.5 ounces (411 grams) green beans (any style, drained)
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) milk
- 1/8 teaspoon pure ground black pepper
Topping:
- 1 1/3 cups (106 grams) crispy fried onions (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F and select a 1 1/2-quart baking dish for assembling the casserole.
- Whisk cream of mushroom soup with milk and ground black pepper until smoothly integrated.
- Fold drained green beans into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of sauce throughout the vegetables.
- Incorporate 2/3 cup of crispy fried onions into the casserole, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, ensuring the mixture becomes thoroughly heated.
- Gently stir the casserole to redistribute the ingredients and promote even cooking.
- Sprinkle the remaining 2/3 cup of crispy fried onions across the top of the casserole.
- Return to the oven and bake an additional 5 minutes until the onion topping turns golden brown and crispy.
- For advance preparation, assemble the casserole and wrap tightly with plastic wrap and foil before freezing.
- When ready to serve from frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and follow original baking instructions, extending cooking time as needed to reach 160F internal temperature.
Notes
- Choose fresh green beans for a vibrant, crisp texture that elevates the entire dish’s quality.
- Blanch green beans briefly in salted boiling water to maintain their bright color and prevent mushiness during baking.
- Experiment with homemade crispy onions by thinly slicing sweet onions, coating in seasoned flour, and deep-frying for an extra crunchy topping.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk or cashew cream for a lactose-intolerant friendly version that doesn’t compromise on rich, creamy flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg