The Quintessential Green Bean Casserole
This green bean casserole is a creamy, savory dish that's both hearty and satisfying. It features fresh green beans enveloped in a rich mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions for an extra crunch. It's the perfect side that complements any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup French fried onions divided
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the Green Beans: In a large pot of boiling salted water, blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir in the blanched green beans and half of the fried onions.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Add Topping: Remove from the oven and sprinkle the remaining fried onions over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 28g