Classic Green Bean Casserole
Classic Green Bean Casserole is the ultimate holiday comfort food, combining fresh green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with crispy fried onions. This nostalgic dish is perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering, promising warmth and joy with every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable according to your taste, it’s a classic that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (plus extra for topping)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer them to ice water to halt cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in the blanched green beans until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with fried onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For a twist, consider adding shredded cheddar cheese on top during the last few minutes of baking. - You can use frozen green beans if fresh ones aren’t available. - To enhance flavor, sauté onions and mushrooms before mixing into the casserole.