A green bean casserole makes the Thanksgiving excursion complete, and this version can be on the table in no time at all thanks to just 4 ingredients from your pantry or fridge: canned green beans, condensed mushroom soup, French-fried onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese.
Classic Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen cut green bean defrosted (see notes for canned or fresh beans)
- 10 ½ ounces cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon seasoning salt or to taste
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- If using fresh or frozen green beans, boil just until tender crisp. (see note)
- Combine green beans with soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, salt, 1 cup of crispy onions, and cheese (if using, see note) in a casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or bubbly.
- Remove from oven and stir. Top with remaining onions and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until golden.
Notes
drain 2 (14 ½ ounces each) cans of green beans
1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and simmered for about 7-8 minutes Optional Additions:
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (favorite!)
fried mushrooms, onions, garlic, and/or shallots Make Ahead: This casserole can be made up to 48 hours ahead of time. Remove the casserole from the fridge for at least 30 minutes before baking. You may need to add 10 minutes of extra cooking time.
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Nutrition Information
Calories: 112 | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
This recipe by Holly Nilsson