Description
Creamy crockpot green bean casserole brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Crispy onion topping and tender green beans meld into a heartwarming side dish that welcomes you home with southern hospitality.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Dairy and Protein:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 2 cups French’s fried onions (1 cup mixed in, 1 cup for topping)
Instructions
- Gently place fresh or frozen green beans into the crockpot, creating a soft vegetable base.
- Pour condensed cream of mushroom soup and milk, whisking the liquid ingredients to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper throughout the mixture, ensuring even seasoning distribution.
- Incorporate soy sauce to enhance the savory undertones of the casserole.
- Fold in half of the crispy fried onions and optional shredded cheddar cheese, gently stirring to integrate ingredients.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow casserole to simmer for 2-3 hours, developing rich flavors and heating thoroughly.
- During the final 15 minutes of cooking, remove lid and scatter remaining fried onions across the surface to achieve a golden, crunchy topping.
- Once onions are perfectly crisp and casserole is steaming hot, remove from crockpot and serve immediately for optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Fresh green beans can replace canned for a crisper texture and more vibrant flavor profile.
- Swap dairy milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk to create a lactose-free version that remains creamy.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and low-salt soy sauce for heart-conscious eaters.
- Enhance protein content by stirring in cooked crumbled bacon or diced grilled chicken before final cooking stage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg