Description
The Best Ever Green Bean Casserole is a comforting classic that combines tender green beans with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce and a crunchy fried onion topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to delight even the pickiest of eaters. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can create a delicious side that fills your kitchen with warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse green beans under cold water and trim ends.
- Blanch the beans in boiling salted water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup with milk, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold blanched green beans into the soup mixture until well coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with fried onions, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg