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Green Bean Casserole

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole That’s Creamy and Crunchy

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This creamy Green Bean Casserole combines fresh or frozen beans with mushroom sauce and crispy fried onions, perfect for any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Cut Green Beans Fresh or frozen
  • 1 can Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup Consider homemade for better flavor
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk Can substitute with 2% milk and cream
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Tamari can be used for gluten-free
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Crispy French Fried Onions Can make homemade if desired

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Casserole Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Fill a large pot with water and add salt for blanching the green beans.
  2. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender and vibrant. Prepare an ice bath and transfer beans to halt cooking.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, whole milk, soy sauce, ground black pepper, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Drain the green beans and fold them into the creamy sauce mixture.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
  6. Sprinkle the crispy fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole cool slightly before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an indulgent twist, mix in shredded cheese before baking. Always use an ice bath after blanching to keep green beans crisp.

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