Description
This Homemade Green Bean Casserole is a classic comfort food dish featuring fresh green beans combined with a creamy mushroom sauce, topped with cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions, baked to golden perfection. It’s a perfect side dish for family dinners, holidays, or any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Green Beans
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Sauce and Seasoning
- 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
Toppings
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (divided)
- 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. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for about 5 minutes until they turn bright green and are tender-crisp. Drain and immediately cool them in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Mix Sauce Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the ingredients are fully blended into a creamy sauce.
- Add Green Beans: Fold the blanched green beans gently into the creamy mushroom soup mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Add Cheese to Mixture: Mix in half of the grated cheddar cheese into the green bean and sauce mixture gently.
- Transfer Mixture to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly for uniform cooking.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the top, then spread 1 cup of the crispy fried onions on top of the cheese.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5–10 minutes to allow it to set slightly, making it easier to serve.
- Serve: Serve your delicious homemade green bean casserole warm, and enjoy a comforting classic side dish.
Notes
- Blanching green beans prior to baking ensures they stay tender-crisp and maintain a bright green color.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or gouda for a different flavor profile.
- For a dairy-free variation, use a mushroom soup and milk substitute suitable for your dietary needs.
- Leftover casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.