Creamy Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Onions Recipe
Classic Green Bean Casserole is a comforting and creamy side dish featuring tender green beans combined with a savory cream of mushroom soup mixture, topped with crispy fried onions for a delightful crunch. Perfect for holiday dinners or any family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 4 cups frozen cut green beans (can substitute canned or fresh beans)
Soup Mixture
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (adjust to taste)
Toppings
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Green Beans: Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked green beans with the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, seasoned salt, and 1 cup of crispy fried onions. Stir well to combine.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake First Phase: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly around the edges.
- Add Topping: Remove the casserole from the oven, stir gently, then sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of crispy fried onions evenly on top.
- Bake Final Phase: Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- For fresh green beans, trim and blanch in boiling water for about 5 minutes until crisp-tender before using.
- Canned green beans can be used but reduce boiling time accordingly and drain well.
- For extra flavor, shredded cheddar cheese can be added to the soup mixture before baking.
- This recipe serves 8 as a side dish.
