Description
Green bean casserole brings classic comfort to holiday tables with crispy, golden-brown onions and creamy mushroom sauce. Homemade goodness delivers a nostalgic side dish that you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Vegetables:
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Dairy and Creamy Components:
- 2 cups cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups French fried onions
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil, then submerge green beans for precisely 5 minutes until they become vibrant and slightly tender.
- Drain the green beans thoroughly and set aside while preparing the creamy base.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture reaches a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently fold the blanched green beans into the soup mixture, ensuring each bean is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Transfer the green bean and sauce combination into a greased 9×13 baking dish, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Sprinkle the first layer of fried onions over the green bean mixture, creating an initial crispy topping.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, allowing the mixture to become hot and bubbly.
- Carefully remove the casserole and distribute the remaining fried onions across the top for an extra crispy finish.
- Return to the oven for a final 5-minute baking period, watching the onions turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving this classic holiday side dish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor in your casserole.
- Avoid overcooking green beans during blanching to maintain their bright green color and crunchy texture.
- Consider using low-fat dairy alternatives like Greek yogurt or almond milk for a lighter version of the dish.
- Try adding crumbled bacon or sliced almonds on top for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg