Green bean casserole with soy sauce and worcestershire

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Green Bean Casserole is a popular side dish at every holiday meal! The beans are coated in a creamy sauce topped with French fried onions.

We grew up having classic green bean casserole at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter dinner. It’s my daughter’s favorite side dish and I wanted to share how we make it.

Green Bean Casserole Ingredients

The ingredients needed for our green bean casserole recipe are similar to the classic recipe but we’ve tweaked it a little to make it the way we prefer it. Scroll down for the complete recipe with ingredient measurements.

• Condensed Soup: We like using condensed cream of celery soup or cream of chicken soup instead of the classic cream of mushroom. You can choose your favorite or make a homemade sauce like I did in this creamy veggie casserole recipe.
• Whole Milk: The milk dilutes the cream soup and adds moisture to the sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce: We’ve found that adding a little worcestershire sauce add some umami flavor.
• Onion Powder: This recipe calls for onion powder in addition to the French fried onions. You can substitue the onion powder with dried minced onions or sauted minced onions.
• Garlic Powder: The garlic powder adds additional flavor. You can add minced garlic if you prefer.
• Black Pepper: We used coarse ground black pepper to add to the flavor.
• Green Beans: This recipe uses three cans of drained green beans. If you want to use fresh green beans, you’ll need to cook the green beans before making the casserole.
• French Fried Onions: There are French fried onions in the casserole and on top!

How To Make Green Bean Cassrole

This is one of the easiest side dishes to make! Mix Scroll down for the printable recipe card and complete instructions.

• Creamy Sauce: To make the sauce, stir together the cream of celery soup, whole milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
• Green Beans: Drain the green beans and add them to the creamy sauce along with one cup of the French fried onions. Stir until the beans and onions are coated.
• Baking: Bake the green bean casserole until hot and bubbly. Top with the remaining French fried onions and return to the oven for a few minutes until they are lightly browned.

Additional Variations

Tired of making the same dish every year? Here are a few ways you can make it your own:

• Cheese: You can added shredded cheese to the creamy sauce for a cheesy version! Try shredded cheddar, paremsan, or pepper jack cheese.
• Veggies: Add other cooked veggies to give the dish more flavor and color. Try carrots, peppers, cauliflower, or broccoli.
• Toppings: Try sprinkling the top with shredded cheese, crushed Ritz crackers and butter (see my recipe for Tuna Noodle Casserole), breadcrumbs, or stuffing.

Green Bean Casserole Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my green bean casserole runny?

There are a few reasons it could be runny. You might not have drained the green beans well or you added too much milk.

Can I make green bean casserole ahead of time?

You can prep green bean casserole ahead of time but for the best results wait to stir in the French fried onions until right before baking.

What goes with green bean casserole?

We serve it at holiday dinners alongside turkey or ham. It could also be served with chicken, pork, or roast beef.

Want more side dish recipes? Try these next:

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Ingredients

• (2) 10.5 oz cans cream of celery soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• (3) 14.5 oz cans green beans
• 1 3/4 cups French fried onions, divided

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 9 Serving Size: 1/9
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 112Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 209mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 3g

Nutrition data is calculated automatically by Nutritionix and isn't always accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Each individual’s dietary needs and restrictions are unique to the individual. You are ultimately responsible for all decisions pertaining to your health.

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