Description
Green bean casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to family dinner tables across America. Crispy fried onions and creamy mushroom sauce elevate classic green beans into a mouthwatering side dish that invites memories of cherished holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) fresh green beans (or 2 cans, drained)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (100 grams) crispy fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans by trimming their ends and briefly plunging them into boiling water for a quick blanching, which preserves their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Create a creamy base by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, ground black pepper, and garlic powder until the mixture reaches a smooth, consistent consistency.
- Gently fold the blanched green beans into the sauce, ensuring each bean is thoroughly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Transfer the sauced green beans into a 9×9-inch casserole dish, spreading them evenly to promote uniform cooking.
- Generously sprinkle crispy fried onions across the surface of the casserole, creating a crunchy topping that will provide textural contrast.
- If desired, enhance the dish by scattering shredded cheddar cheese over the fried onions for an additional layer of richness.
- Place the casserole in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, watching for the telltale signs of readiness: bubbling edges and golden-brown onion topping.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest briefly before serving, which helps the dish set and intensifies its flavors.
Notes
- Swap fresh green beans for frozen to save time without compromising flavor, just thaw and drain before mixing.
- Enhance nutrition by adding sliced mushrooms or diced bell peppers for extra texture and vitamins.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch instead of flour when making crispy onion topping and selecting gluten-free cream of mushroom soup.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce and selecting reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup for a healthier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg