Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
The Best Green Bean Casserole, When it comes to holiday food, every year there’s always that one classic dish – green bean casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs fresh green beans trimmed (or 4 cups canned green beans)
- 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk whole or low-fat
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions divided
- 1 clove garlic minced (optional for extra flavor)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional for extra cheesiness
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Green Beans:
- If using fresh green beans, blanch them by boiling in salted water for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. For canned green beans, simply drain and rinse.
- Mix the Sauce:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and minced garlic. Stir until everything is well blended.
- Add Cheese and Beans:
- Fold in the green beans and shredded cheddar cheese into the sauce mixture, making sure the green beans are evenly coated.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Pour the mixture into a casserole dish. Spread it evenly across the dish. Sprinkle ½ cup of the crispy fried onions on top of the casserole.
- Bake:
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling and heated through.
- Add Final Toppings:
- After 25 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining crispy fried onions and Parmesan cheese (if using) on top.
- Finish Baking:
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve:
- Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Cheese Variation: For extra cheesy goodness, you can add mozzarella or Swiss cheese to the mix.
- Make-Ahead Option: You can assemble the casserole ahead of time, refrigerate it, and bake when ready.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free crispy fried onions and check the cream of mushroom soup for gluten-free certification.
- Vegan Option: Use dairy-free cheese and cream of mushroom soup, along with plant-based milk.