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Green Bean Casserole: A Midwest Classic


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  • Author: Jane
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Green Bean Casserole is a Midwest classic made with green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and topped with crispy fried onions. It’s nostalgic, easy to prepare, and perfect for holidays or cozy family meals.


Ingredients

4 cups canned or frozen green beans, drained (or blanched fresh green beans)

1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp soy sauce

1 1/3 cups French’s Fried Onions, divided

Salt and black pepper, to taste


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, stir together cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add green beans and 2/3 cup of fried onions; mix well.
  4. Transfer to a casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
  5. Top with remaining fried onions and bake for another 5 minutes until golden.
  6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh blanched green beans for added texture and flavor.
  • Substitute canned soup with homemade mushroom béchamel for a fresher taste.
  • Add shredded cheddar cheese for a richer variation.
  • Keep fried onions crisp by adding them in the final 5 minutes of baking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 460mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg