Traditional green bean casserole with french fried onions

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French's green bean casserole is a classic side dish that has green beans, cream of mushroom soup and topped with fried onions.

French’s green bean casserole is a classic recipe with tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with crispy fried onions. With just 4 ingredients, It’s ultimate comfort food that’s become a classic holiday side dish.

The classic casserole dish was created in 1955 by Dorcas Reilly, the Campbell’s Soup Company Test Kitchen manager. That means it’s been around for close to 70 years. We think the French’s recipe is the easiest and most true to what people remember from their childhood.

Unlike most people, I didn’t grow up with this recipe. I don’t know why, but we just didn’t have it at our holiday meals. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I started making it and now I always include it for special meals and our Thanksgiving table.

This green bean casserole recipe is an easy side dish with tender green beans and cream of mushroom soup, topped with French’s crispy onions.

This quintessential casserole is popular because it tastes amazing, but also because it’s so easy to make with simple ingredients. Anyone can make it without fail. Part of the popularity of this easy recipe is that it reminds people of their mother.

Thanksgiving dinner just isn’t the same without this creamy green bean casserole.

Ingredients

• Green beans – keep it simple and use froze, cut green beans
• condensed cream of mushroom soup
• milk
• salt and pepper
• French fried onions
• soy sauce (optional)

How To Make Green Bean Casserole?

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray an 8x8x2 (2 quart baking dish) baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
• Cook green beans as per the directions on the package. Drain excess water.
• In medium sized mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce (optional), and salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
• Add green beans to the soup mixture and coat the beans. Pour green bean mixture into prepared baking dish.
• Top with french fried onions.
• Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until warmed through and the top is golden brown.

What are French’s Fried Onions?

French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions are crispy fried onions that come in a tub or can. They’re real onions. You can usually find them in the canned food section of the grocery store.

People use fried onions as casserole toppers and they’re great on salads. Some people even put them on top of mashed potatoes .

How Long to Cook Green Bean Casserole?

This recipe only take a few minutes to prep, but you will need to bake the casserole for 30-40 minutes, until it’s warmed through.

Fresh or Frozen Green Beans?

We love to use frozen green beans because it makes it really easy, but you can start with fresh green beans and wash and cut them. The result will be the same.

Can you Make The Casserole Ahead of Time?

You can make green bean casserole ahead of time. We recommend you mix the green beans and mushroom soup, then add the french onions just before baking.

Can You Use Canned Green Beans?

You can substitute canned green beans for fresh or frozen, just be sure to drain the beans before putting them in the mixture. You want all the excess moisture off the beans.

You’ll need approximately 2, 14.5 ounce cans for this recipe.

This classic side dish is the perfect addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It’s not a holiday without this easy green bean casserole recipe.

Can I use Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup?

We like to keep things simple, and so a can of cream of mushroom soup is a lot easier, but you certainly can use your own recipe to make cream of mushroom soup for this recipe. Just keep in mind to not make it too thin or your green bean recipe may be runny.

Can I Use Cream of Chicken Soup?

If you aren’t a mushroom fan, you can substitute the cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken soup and get a similar flavor. Other options are cream of celery or cream of potato.

Can You Freeze Green Bean Casserole?

We don’t recommend freezing a soup-based dish like this because the canned soup will most likely separate upon thawing. It’s best to be eaten fresh, or refrigerate leftovers for a couple of days and reheat before eating.

Common Mistakes with Green Bean Casserole

Here’s a great article about six mistakes that could ruin your green bean casserole. They cover everything from soggy topping to a runny casserole.

This classic green bean casserole recipe is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving meal. It’s the best green bean casserole recipe and will easily become a permanent offering at your holiday meals.

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• 16 oz. green beans frozen, cut
• 10 3/4 oz. condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2.8 oz. French fried onions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Spray an 8x8x2 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

• Cook green beans as per the directions on the package. Drain excess water.

• In medium sized mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth.

• Add green beans to the soup mixture and coat beans. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.

• Top with french fried onions.

• Bake, uncovered, 30-40 minutes or until warmed through.

Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 363mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

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