Description
This classic Green Bean Casserole recipe combines fresh green beans with a creamy mushroom sauce, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions. It's a comforting side dish perfect for holiday dinners or any family meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 2/3 cups crispy fried onion strings, divided
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and lightly coat a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray. Set it aside for later use.
- Cook Green Beans: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until they are fork tender, which should take about 10 minutes. Drain the green beans and set them aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the casserole dish, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked green beans, 2/3 cups of the crispy fried onion strings, and all of the shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole dish. Stir everything together to ensure the green beans are evenly coated with the creamy mixture.
- Bake Casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is bubbly and hot.
- Add Topping and Finish Baking: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining fried onion strings over the top. Return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to crisp the onions.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the casserole immediately while hot and bubbly. Enjoy your delicious green bean casserole!
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen green beans, but fresh will give the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a thicker casserole, reduce the milk slightly or add a tablespoon of flour to the soup mixture.
- For a vegetarian version, ensure the Worcestershire sauce is vegetarian-friendly or omit it.
- Make sure not to overcook the green beans in boiling water; they should be tender but still crisp to avoid becoming mushy after baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
