Green Bean Casserole: Easy Classic Recipe
Green bean casserole combines tender green beans with creamy mushroom sauce.Top it with crispy fried onions for a golden, crunchy finish.Bake at 350°F until bubbling, then add the final onion topping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen cut green beans
- 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 or more to taste
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the frozen green beans and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until tender-crisp.
- Drain the green beans thoroughly and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, seasoned salt, and 1 cup of the crispy fried onions. Stir gently until the beans are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake the Green Bean Casserole uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until the sauce is hot and bubbling around the edges.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and gently stir. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
- Return it to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the topping is crisp and golden brown.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer filling, replace a small portion of the milk with cream. You can also add sautéed mushrooms for more mushroom flavor and texture.
Serve this classic green bean casserole alongside roast chicken, turkey, beef, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice. It works particularly well as part of a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner spread.
Because brands of mushroom soup, soy sauce, seasoned salt, and crispy onions vary, taste the filling before adding additional salt.