Name: The Best Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup; ¾ cup whole milk; ½ teaspoon soy sauce; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, drained; 1 ½ cups French’s crispy fried onions, divided

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Introduction

This green bean casserole is a classic comfort dish that’s creamy, flavorful, and topped with crispy golden onions. Perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, it’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

The dish shows a white bowl filled with a creamy green bean casserole topped with a thick layer of crispy golden-brown fried onions. The creamy base is pale beige with visible green beans and chunks of mushroom layered underneath the crunchy topping. The bowl sits on a dark blue fabric with a white marbled surface underneath, and the creamy sauce slightly touches the bowl's edges. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
¾ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 cans green beans, drained (14.5 oz each)
1 ½ cup French’s crispy fried onions, divided

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup with the whole milk. Whisk until smooth, then add the soy sauce and black pepper.
Step 2: Stir in the drained green beans until well coated. Fold in ½ cup of the crispy fried onions gently into the mixture.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
Step 4: Remove from the oven and stir the casserole. Sprinkle the remaining crispy fried onions evenly on top.
Step 5: Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and crispy.

Tips & Variations

Any style of green beans works well, but French cut green beans add a nice texture.
For a richer taste, use whole milk or even half-and-half instead of skim milk.
Add sautéed mushrooms or chopped water chestnuts for extra flavor and crunch.
To make it vegetarian, check the soup label or use a mushroom-based vegetarian cream soup.

Storage

Green bean casserole can be made ahead and frozen. Assemble the casserole without the crispy fried onions on top, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then cover with foil. Freeze for up to two weeks. When ready to use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then bake as directed and add the fried onions before the final baking step. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

How to Serve

The dish shows a serving of green bean casserole on a white plate, with one layer of green beans coated in creamy beige sauce topped by a layer of golden brown crispy fried onions scattered unevenly. In the background, a white casserole dish filled with more green bean casserole can be seen, along with another white plate holding an additional serving. The scene is set on a wooden textured surface with a soft focus, and a navy fabric napkin is positioned near the front left of the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh green beans instead of canned?

Yes, fresh green beans can be used. Blanch them in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then drain and cool before using in the recipe.

Can I prepare this casserole ahead of time?

Absolutely, the casserole can be fully assembled (without the fried onions on top) and frozen. Thaw it overnight in the fridge before baking and adding the crispy onions as the final step.