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Best Green Bean Casserole

Best Green Bean Casserole combines green beans with creamy mushroom soup.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 cans 14.5 ounces each green beans, drained thoroughly
  • - 1 can 10.5 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • - 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese divided
  • - 1 can 6 ounces French-fried onions

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish or baking dish.
  • Drain the canned green beans thoroughly. Removing as much excess liquid as possible helps prevent a watery casserole.
  • Add the green beans and condensed cream of mushroom soup to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl.
  • Stir gently until the beans are evenly coated with the creamy mushroom soup.
  • Microwave on high for approximately 3–5 minutes, or until the mixture is warm.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese and stir until evenly distributed.
  • Microwave for another 2–3 minutes, until the mixture is hot and the cheese begins to melt.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and spread it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar evenly over the top of the Best Green Bean Casserole.
  • Finish with an even layer of crispy French-fried onions.
  • Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling around the edges, the Cheddar has melted, and the onions are lightly golden.
  • Watch the casserole closely during the final few minutes because the fried onion topping can brown quickly.
  • Remove from the oven and allow it to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Frozen green beans can replace canned beans. Cook them until just tender, drain thoroughly, and continue with the recipe.
Fresh green beans also work well. Trim and blanch them until crisp-tender before adding the mushroom sauce.
Sharp Cheddar gives the casserole a stronger cheese flavor, while mild Cheddar creates a softer, creamier result.
For more mushroom flavor, sauté sliced fresh mushrooms until browned and fold them into the filling.
A little garlic powder or freshly ground black pepper can be added to the mushroom mixture for extra seasoning.
Serve this green bean casserole with fried onions alongside turkey, roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, or other holiday favorites.