Easy Green Bean Casserole
This Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe is creamy, crispy, and perfect for holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- OR 2 cans 14.5 oz each canned green beans, drained
- OR 16 oz frozen green beans briefly thawed
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- Optional: substitute half with cream of chicken or cream of celery soup
- 1 cup crispy fried onions divided
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp milk or water optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the green beans:
- Fresh: rinse, trim, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Canned: drain thoroughly.
- Frozen: thaw briefly before using.
- If using fresh or frozen green beans, blanch them in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, black pepper, and milk or water if needed to thin the mixture.
- Stir in the green beans until evenly coated. Add half of the crispy fried onions and shredded cheddar cheese if using.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the remaining crispy fried onions.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 5–10 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve the Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe warm alongside roasted chicken, turkey, or beef dishes.
Notes
- Worcestershire sauce can be used instead of soy sauce for deeper flavor.
- Mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese also work well.
- Pair this casserole with roast turkey, mashed potatoes, or grilled chicken.
- To make it lighter, use low-fat soup and reduced-fat cheese.