Description
Creamy green bean casserole delights taste buds with classic holiday comfort. Crispy onion topping and rich mushroom sauce bring festive flavors that will make dinner guests crave seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups green beans (fresh or frozen), trimmed
- 2 cans (10.5 ounces/298 grams each) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 1/2 cups fried onions, divided
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a smooth, creamy base for the classic holiday side dish.
- Gently fold green beans into the prepared sauce, ensuring each bean is evenly coated with the rich, savory mixture.
- Incorporate half of the crispy fried onions into the bean blend, distributing them throughout for added texture and flavor.
- Transfer the green bean concoction to a suitable baking dish, spreading it evenly to promote consistent heating.
- Place the casserole in a preheated oven, allowing it to bake until the edges begin to bubble and the mixture becomes slightly thickened.
- Carefully remove the dish and sprinkle the remaining fried onions across the top, creating a golden, crunchy layer.
- Return to the oven for a brief final roasting, watching closely to achieve a perfectly bronzed, crisp topping without burning.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for a few moments, allowing the flavors to meld and the temperature to settle before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans instead of canned for a crunchier texture and brighter flavor profile.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with homemade mushroom sauce to reduce sodium and control ingredient quality.
- Experiment with gluten-free crispy onions or crushed almond slices for a low-carb and celiac-friendly alternative topping.
- Add crispy bacon bits or sliced almonds for extra protein and a delightful crunch that elevates the classic casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg