Description
Comfort meets classic in this green bean casserole, a nostalgic dish celebrating crispy textures and creamy goodness. Midwest kitchen wisdom shines through with each forkful, inviting you to savor this timeless side that perfectly complements holiday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 4 cups green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Protein and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 (10.5 ounces/298 grams) 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
Instructions
- Prepare and heat the oven to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Combine green beans with cream of mushroom soup, creating a creamy base that binds the casserole ingredients together.
- Incorporate milk, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to enhance the flavor profile of the mixture.
- Gently fold in cheddar cheese and half of the fried onions, distributing them evenly throughout the casserole.
- Transfer the seasoned mixture to a baking dish, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent cooking.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and the casserole to develop a rich, bubbling texture.
- Sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top, creating a crispy, golden-brown crust during the final 5-10 minutes of baking.
- Remove from the oven when the topping is perfectly crisp and the casserole is heated through.
- Let the casserole rest for a few minutes to set, then serve piping hot as a delectable side dish.
Notes
- Swap canned green beans for fresh or frozen ones to boost nutritional value and enhance flavor complexity.
- Try homemade cream of mushroom sauce instead of canned for a healthier, more authentic taste profile.
- Add crispy bacon bits or diced pancetta for extra protein and a smoky depth that complements the green beans perfectly.
- Create a gluten-free version by using cornstarch as a thickener and choosing gluten-free fried onions to maintain the classic casserole texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg