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Irresistible Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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This Irresistible Campbells Green Bean Casserole is a classic holiday favorite known for its creamy mushroom sauce and crispy fried onion topping. Quick and easy to prepare with versatile green bean options—fresh, frozen, or canned—this comforting casserole suits any occasion and can be made ahead for convenience. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing side dish at Thanksgiving or any family meal.

Ingredients

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For the Casserole:

  • 1/2 cup milk (whole milk recommended for creaminess)
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup (Campbell’s preferred)
  • 4 cups green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned; thawed if frozen)

For the Topping:

  • 1 1/3 cups crispy fried onions (French’s brand is traditional; divided into 2/3 cup and 1/3 cup)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Preheat Equipment: If using frozen green beans, thaw and drain thoroughly. For fresh beans, trim ends, cut into 2-inch pieces, and blanch in salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender, then drain. Canned beans should be drained and rinsed. Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide fried onions into two portions: 2/3 cup for mixing and 1/3 cup reserved for topping.
  2. Build the Creamy Soup Base: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 tsp soy sauce until smooth. The soy sauce enhances umami flavor without adding excessive saltiness—mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
  3. Combine Green Beans with Sauce and Seasonings: Add the prepared green beans, 2/3 cup fried onions, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the soup mixture. Gently fold everything to coat beans evenly while preserving the texture of the fried onions for crispness.
  4. Transfer to Baking Dish and Initial Bake: Pour the mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F for 25 minutes until bubbling around the edges and heated through. (If using an air fryer, bake for 10 minutes.)
  5. Stir and Top with Crispy Onion Garnish: Remove casserole, stir gently to redistribute sauce, then evenly spread the reserved 1/3 cup fried onions on top. Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes until topping is golden and crispy. (In an air fryer, bake 2 minutes.) This final step contrasts creamy filling with a crunchy, warm topping.

Notes

  • For fresh green beans, don’t over-blanch—3-4 minutes achieves crisp-tender texture.
  • Drain canned green beans thoroughly and pat dry to avoid sogginess.
  • Reserve some fried onions for topping at the end to maintain crispness; adding all at once results in soggy onions.
  • Use whole milk for creaminess or substitute with heavy cream for richer taste; chicken broth or water can lighten the dish but reduce creaminess.
  • If unavailable, cream of celery or cream of chicken soup can replace cream of mushroom soup.
  • Make homemade fried onions by thinly slicing onions, coating in flour, and frying until golden if store-bought is unavailable.
  • Don’t overbake; casserole is done when bubbling and onions are golden (about 25-30 minutes).
  • Refrigerate leftovers covered up to 4 days; freeze unbaked casserole without fried onions for up to 3 months, then add fresh onions when reheating.
  • Reheat covered at 350°F: 20-25 minutes from refrigerated or 45 minutes from frozen, adding fresh fried onions last 5 minutes.

Keywords: green bean casserole, Campbell’s, holiday side dish, mushroom soup casserole, Thanksgiving recipe, classic casserole, creamy green beans, fried onion topping

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