Description
A classic American green bean casserole featuring fresh green beans baked with creamy mushroom soup, sharp cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy fried onion strings for a satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 2/3 cups crispy fried onion strings, divided
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray and set it aside.
- Cook green beans: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then add the green beans and cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Mix sauce: In the casserole dish, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add ingredients: Add the cooked green beans, 2/3 cup of the crispy fried onion strings, and all of the shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole dish. Stir to coat the green beans evenly.
- Bake casserole: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is bubbly.
- Add topping: Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining fried onion strings, and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy the casserole hot right away.
Notes
- You can substitute the cream of mushroom soup with a homemade white sauce for a fresher taste.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium cream of mushroom soup and adjust salt accordingly.
- Fresh green beans can be replaced with frozen green beans if fresh are unavailable; just adjust cooking time slightly.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder to the sauce mix.
- If sharp cheddar cheese is not preferred, try using a milder cheese like Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
- This casserole is best served immediately but can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before the final baking step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
