Green Bean Casserole is a holiday side dish that tastes amazing and is easy to assemble. Creamy mushroom soup with crispy fried onions pack flavor into this delicious classic recipe!
Our readers also love this Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole recipe! Perfect if you need to free up some oven space!
Why this Recipe is Best
When it comes to holidays, we all have our favorite side dishes.
Growing up, Green Bean Casserole is not the dish I chose. When you’re presented with a bowl of mashed potatoes or a big scoop of sweet potato casserole, the green beans get overlooked.
As an adult, Green Bean casserole with its creamy mushroom soup and crispy fried onions is now one of the first scoops of food on my plate.
If you’re like me, and avoided this classic recipe for years, give it another go this holiday!
Ingredients Notes
Green Beans: I choose canned green beans for this classic side dish. Whether you opt for regular green beans or the french style cut beans is your preference.
You can use frozen or fresh beans, but be sure to cook them to tender first before adding to the casserole.
Milk: The heavier the milk the creamier the casserole. I buy a small whole milk for the holidays, to use when making mashed potatoes, so it’s perfect with this green bean casserole too!
2% milk will also yield great results!
Mushroom Soup: Having tried numerous brands and “off” brands of canned mushroom soup, I am now pretty picky and only choose Campbell’s.
I love the thickness and flavor, as well as the color (yes, if you’ve ever bought other brands they don’t look the same. You can make homemade cream of mushroom soup with my quick recipe below, but given the option, I will always choose Campbell’s.
French’s Crispy Fried Onions: Some people have referred to this dish as French’s Green Bean Casserole because the crispy fried onions really do steal the show.
You’ll know this is true because watch people scoop it out of the casserole, they always try to take as much of the topping as possible!
How to make Green Bean Casserole
- Combine cream of mushroom soup with milk.
- Whisk smooth and add soy sauce and black pepper.
- Add green beans and combine.
- Fold in French’s fried onions.
- Bake 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Stir.
- Add remaining crispy fried onions to the top and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
What to serve with Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole isn’t just for holidays. It make a great side dish with meatloaf or baked pork chops too!
If looking for more holiday recipes, this Crock Pot Turkey Breast recipe is fantastic. You can even cook the stuffing in the slow cooker with the turkey (great for extra oven space)!
Add a bowl of sweet potato casserole with marshmallows, frozen cranberry salad, and some dinner rolls for a complete meal.
Don’t forget the Apple Cider Sangria for the beverage and shall we discuss dessert recipes? I mean besides the perfect Pumpkin Pie of course!
Pumpkin Dump Cake, Pumpkin Magic Cake, and Pecan Pie Cake are all winners at our house!
What can I substitute for Canned Cream of mushroom soup?
Okay, so maybe you didn’t grow up in the midwest and you aren’t a fan of cream of mushroom soup.
Here’s what you’ll need for homemade cream of mushroom soup.
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 12 oz sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
In a large sauce pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute, stirring constantly, until the mushrooms have browned. Add the milk and cream cheese and melt it until the mixture is cohesive and thick.
Add to the casserole as directed!
Can you freeze Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole can be made ahead of time and place in the freezer.
Assemble as directed, without the extra crispy fried onions on top. Wrap with plastic wrap and then cover with foil.
Freeze for up to two weeks. When ready to enjoy, thaw in refrigerator overnight.
Bake according to directions and top with the French’s fried onions!
More Holiday Recipes
- Hashbrown Casserole
- Ritz Mac and Cheese
- Instant Pot Turkey Breast
- Mashed Potatoes – in Instant Pot
- Broccoli Salad
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Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is a holiday side dish that tastes amazing and is easy to assemble. Creamy mushroom soup with crispy fried onions pack flavor into this delicious classic recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, drained
- 1 ½ cup French's crispy fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Combine cream of mushroom soup with milk. Whisk smooth and add soy sauce and black pepper. Add green beans and combine completely
- Fold in ½ cup of the French's fried onions.
- Bake 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and stir.
- Add remaining crispy fried onions to the top and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Any style green beans can be used, we love french cut.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 154Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 485mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 5g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.
Green Bean Casserole is a holiday side dish that tastes amazing and is easy to assemble. Creamy mushroom soup with crispy fried onions pack flavor into this delicious classic recipe!
Can I make this the day before ?
I was just thinking the same thing. I’m going to make it tonight but then add the topping just before serving tomorrow. Hope it works out. Lol
Wondering if I can used asparagus and cream of asparagus soup oppose to green beans and cream of mushroom soup.
I’m thinking since the asparagus are very slender, I would just have to French cut them and not precook them.
What do you think?
Hi! I tried the recipe and it came out SUPER watery. No idea why! A little disappointing…
What kind of green beans did you use? Did you allow it to sit and thicken before serving?
Sorry, this is the grossest,unheathiest dish I can think of! Why not just sauté some onions, and put on top of some cooked fresh beans? Not hard and a heck of a lot better.
Because some recipes are enjoyed for generations, and this Green Bean Casserole is something our family has eaten for years and years and we love it. Feel free to saute fresh green beans, but please no need to come here and judge others.
I ageee Aimee. Why make such nasty comments??? Thanks for the recipe!
If making the cream of mushroom grin scratch, Do you still need the whole milk??
Others asked, but I didn’t see an answer. Please let us know! Thank you!!
When making with the homemade cream of mushroom do you still add the extra milk in the recipe
To answer my own question, made it didn’t add more milk. Used milk plus heavy cream to equal 1cup.
Can you double this?
Sure!
For the mushroom soup can I make it ahead of time and store it. If so would I store it in the freezer or refrigerator so that I can use the next day
Sorry, to clarify-I don’t have a circular baking dish like the one shown above…is there an alternative baking dish you would recommend?
A 2qt dish would work great.
What size baking dish do you use?
I have the same question!
I’ve always considered the Soy Sauce the “magic” ingredient. If you could taste-test the same recipe, one without soy sauce, and one with, you would be amazed at the difference.
Yes! This recipe has it, and it makes a difference 🙂
One of my favorite side dishes! Love the option to use whole made cream of mushroom as well!
You can’t beat the classic recipes but what I really love is how you gave the option to make homemade cream of mushroom soup! Perfect!
My favorite holiday side dish! It’s fantastic!
Dear Amiee
Love all your recipies
wanted to ask if you have ever use
Campbells golden mushroom for this recipe
I love the difference
Thks so much
Esther