Homestyle Green Bean Casserole Recipe (Print Version)

Learn to make homestyle Classic Green Bean Casserole with fresh green beans, creamy sauce, and crispy fried onions. A truly comforting side dish.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Fresh & Creamy Core

01 - 1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
02 - 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Flavor Enhancers

04 - 1 tsp soy sauce
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
06 - 1 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp onion powder

→ Crispy Topping

08 - 1 (6 oz) can crispy fried onions

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1/4 cup sautéed fresh mushrooms

# Instructions:

01 - First, you'll want to snap the ends off your fresh green beans. This is where I usually put on some music and just zone out. Get a big pot of lightly salted water boiling. Once it's at a rolling boil, drop those beans in and blanch them for about 5-7 minutes. You want them tender-crisp, still bright green, not soft and sad. I always taste one at the 5-minute mark; if it's still too firm, give it another minute. Don't overcook them, or your casserole will be watery!
02 - While your beans are doing their thing, grab a medium bowl. Pour in that cream of mushroom soup, the whole milk, a splash of soy sauce, and a generous amount of black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk it all together until it's smooth and gorgeous. This is where the magic happens, honestly! I love the smell of it coming together—so savory. Make sure there are no lumps; nobody wants lumpy sauce in their Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe.
03 - Once your beans are blanched, drain them really well. Like, shake that colander. Excess water is the enemy of a good casserole. Transfer the beans to a large mixing bowl, then pour that creamy, dreamy sauce all over them. Give it a good, gentle stir to coat every single green bean. I sometimes add a handful of the crispy fried onions here too, just for an extra layer of texture throughout the casserole. It's my little secret!
04 - Grab a 1.5-quart baking dish and lightly grease it. I usually just give it a quick spray with cooking oil. Pour the green bean and sauce mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula. This is where it starts to look like the comforting dish you remember. Make sure it's not too crowded; you want everything to bake up nicely. I sometimes make a little mountain in the middle, just for fun.
05 - Pop that dish into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C). Let it bake for about 20-25 minutes. You're looking for it to be bubbly around the edges and heated through. The sauce will thicken up a bit, too. This is the stage where your kitchen will start smelling absolutely divine. I can never resist peeking through the oven door, watching it transform. It’s important not to add the crispy onions too early, or they'll burn!
06 - After the first bake, pull the casserole out of the oven. Now for the star of the show: generously sprinkle those crispy fried onions all over the top. Really pile them on! Return the casserole to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and extra crispy. Keep an eye on them, as they can go from perfect to burnt in a flash! The aroma of those toasty onions is just incredible, signaling that your Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe is almost ready.

# Notes:

01 - Don't overcook your green beans in the blanching step; they'll get mushy in the oven.
02 - For a truly rich sauce, stick with full-fat cream of mushroom soup and whole milk.
03 - Always add the fried onions in the last few minutes of baking to ensure they stay crispy, not soggy.
04 - A pinch of nutmeg in the sauce adds a lovely depth of flavor.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Large pot
02 - colander
03 - medium mixing bowl
04 - whisk
05 - 1.5-quart baking dish

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 320 kcal
Total Fat: 18g
Total Carbohydrate: 30g
Protein: 8g

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