Must-try green bean casserole that is so easy to make! This quick side dish is the perfect way to round out your holiday table. Serve it with other traditional recipes like roasted turkey, stuffing, and fluffy dinner rolls.
1poundcut green beans(fresh and trimmed, or frozen and defrosted) (454g)
1(10.5-ounce/298g) cancream of mushroom soup
¼cupwhole milk(60mL)
2teaspoonssoy sauce
¾teaspoonground black pepper
¼teaspoonsalt
¾cupcrispy French fried onions(45g)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Fill a large bowl with ice water, and set aside.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high. Add the green beans, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the green beans from the boiling water, and place them in the ice bath. Let stand until completely cooled, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
In a large bowl, stir together the mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, and salt until well combined. Stir in the cooled green beans until evenly coated. Place the mixture in a 1½-quart casserole dish.
Bake until heated through and just starting to bubble on the edges, about 30 minutes. Stir the mixture then sprinkle the top with the fried onions in an even layer. Continue baking until the onions are browned, about 5 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Blanch the green beans. For vibrant, crisp-tender green beans, blanch them by boiling them for just a few minutes (2 or 3 minutes will do) and immediately dropping them into a bowl of ice water. The beans will be cooked but will have a nice bite to them instead of being too soft.
Switch out the soup for a twist. While this easy recipe is for a classic green bean casserole, you can easily add your own spin by changing up the sauce. You can use cream of chicken soup or cream of celery instead. Or, make a simple white sauce with milk and chicken broth and add some cheddar cheese. There are so many ways to make this recipe your own!
Don’t skip the crunchy fried onion topping! Crispy onions add texture, saltiness, and delightful crunch to the dish. It is arguably the signature ingredient of this classic casserole, and definitely a favorite.