Classic Green Bean Casserole for the Holiday Table
Classic Green Bean Casserole is creamy, comforting, and dependable. The kind of side dish that shows up year after year because everyone genuinely loves it.
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 176kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Green Beans fresh, trimmed and cut in half, or 4 cans French style green beans
- 21 Ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup (see Notes for a homemade pantry option)
- 1 Cup Milk or half-and-half
- ½ Teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1½ Cups Crispy Fried Onions divided
- 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Prepare the green beans. If using fresh beans, blanch them in boiling water for about 5 minutes. Drain well. If using canned beans, drain the excess liquid.2 Pounds Green Beans
- Mix the casserole base. In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper.21 Ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup, 1 Cup Milk, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Stir in the green beans and 1 cup of the crispy fried onions. Add cheese if using.1½ Cups Crispy Fried Onions, 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese
- Bake. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Add topping. Sprinkle remaining ½ cup crispy onions over the top and return to the oven for 5–10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Homemade Cream Soup Option
If you prefer to skip canned soup, you can substitute our Cream of Anything Soup Mix. To replace one can of condensed soup:- ⅓ cup soup mix
- 1¼ cups water
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 373mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 1mg