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Green Bean Casserole

Irresistible Green Bean Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

This Green Bean Casserole features creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onion topping, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Substitute with frozen beans if needed.
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup Choose condensed version.
  • 0.5 cup Milk No substitutes needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Don't skip for rich taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adds warmth.
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 1 cup French Fried Onions For crunch; can mix with crushed crackers.
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional) Cheddar or mozzarella can be substitutes.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients while it warms up.
  2. Blanch the fresh green beans in salted boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer to ice water.
  3. Whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Fold the blanched green beans into the creamy sauce until all are coated.
  5. Gently fold in half a cup of French fried onions.
  6. Grease a 2-quart baking dish and pour the green bean mixture in, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes until bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven, add remaining fried onions and optional Parmesan, then bake for another 10-15 minutes.
  9. Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Using fresh green beans enhances texture. Fold in fried onions gently to maintain crunch. Watch toppings toward the end of baking to prevent burning.

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