A beloved holiday classic, Green Bean Casserole combines tender green beans with a creamy, savory sauce and a crispy fried onion topping. It’s an easy, comforting dish perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering.
4cupsgreen beansfresh, frozen, or canned (drained)
1cancream of mushroom soup10.5 oz
1/2cupmilkwhole or plant-based
1tspgarlic powder
1/2tspblack pepper
1cupfried onionsstore-bought or homemade
1/2cupshredded cheddar cheeseoptional
saltto taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
If using fresh green beans, trim the ends and blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
Fold in the green beans and half of the fried onions. If using cheese, mix it in as well.
Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread it evenly.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top.
Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden and crispy.
Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, use a homemade mushroom sauce instead of canned soup. To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free fried onions and soup alternatives.
Keyword Green Bean Casserole, Holiday Dish, Thanksgiving Side