Description
This Homemade Green Bean Casserole is a classic comfort dish made from fresh green beans, creamy mushroom soup, tangy soy sauce, and topped with crispy fried onions and cheddar cheese. Perfectly baked until bubbly and golden, it’s a delicious side dish ideal for holiday dinners or everyday meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Casserole Mixture
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (divided)
Topping
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Blanch Green Beans: Boil a large pot of salted water and add the green beans. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Then, drain and immediately cool them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Mix Soup Base: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to create a smooth mixture.
- Combine Green Beans: Fold the blanched green beans into the soup mixture, making sure the beans are evenly coated.
- Add Cheese: Mix in half of the grated cheddar cheese gently, reserving the other half for topping later.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the green bean mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the reserved cheddar cheese and 1 cup of crispy fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.
- Serve: Dish out the delicious homemade green bean casserole and enjoy it as a comforting, flavorful side dish.
Notes
- Blanching the green beans helps them retain their vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Using fresh green beans enhances the flavor versus canned or frozen ones.
- You can substitute crispy fried onions with homemade fried onion strings for a fresher topping.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked before serving to save time.
