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green bean casserole recipe with crispy onion topping and creamy green beans

Best Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This Best Green Bean Casserole Recipe turns three simple ingredients into pure holiday comfort that tastes better than any restaurant. Creamy, crunchy perfection that makes everyone fight for seconds.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best green bean casserole, classic green bean casserole, easy green bean casserole, Green Bean Casserole Recipe, holiday side dish, thanksgiving green bean casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: $4.75

Equipment

  • 1 2-quart baking dish For baking the casserole evenly
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining all ingredients
  • 1 Can opener For opening canned ingredients
  • 1 Oven To bake at 350°F for perfect texture

Ingredients

  • 2 cans green beans 14.5 oz each drained
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.75 oz condensed
  • 1 ⅓ cups French fried onions divided for topping
  • ½ cup milk whole or 2% for best creaminess
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground preferred
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional for extra richness
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional for depth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional for umami

Instructions

  • Mix the Base:
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain green beans and dump in large bowl. Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, and pepper. Stir until everything's coated evenly.
    mix the base of green bean casserole recipe with soup, green beans, milk, and pepper
  • Layer and Season:
    Fold in half the French fried onions. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to greased 2-quart baking dish and spread evenly so it cooks right.
    layer and season green bean casserole recipe with fried onions and spices in a baking dish
  • Bake Until Bubbly:
    Bake 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Should be steaming when you peek at it. Don't open the oven door too much.
    bake until bubbly in green bean casserole recipe for a steaming, golden finish
  • Top and Crisp:
    Top with remaining onions and bake another 5 minutes until golden. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
    top and crisp green bean casserole recipe with golden fried onions just out of the oven

Notes

The magic of green bean casserole lives in that perfect harmony of creamy comfort and crispy satisfaction. Each spoonful brings back memories of family gatherings where laughter filled the air and everyone fought over the last serving. It's more than just a side dish — it's edible nostalgia that makes every holiday feel like coming home.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 680mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 0.8mg