Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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! Or give this easy Corn Casserole recipe a try!

Green Bean Casserole with crispy fried onions


Why this Recipe is Best

When it comes to holidays, we all have our favorite side dishes.

Growing up, French’s 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 or Jiffy corn 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!

Two plates of green bean casserole.

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

How to make green bean casserole, step by step photos
  1. Combine cream of mushroom soup with milk.
  2. Whisk smooth and add soy sauce and black pepper.
  3. Add green beans and combine.
  4. Fold in French’s fried onions.
  5. Bake 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Stir.
  6. Add remaining crispy fried onions to the top and bake an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.

Make it in the Crockpot- Use our slow cooker green bean casserole recipe to free up some oven space!

Serving Suggestions

Sreving bowl with green bean casserole and French's crispy fried onions.

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!

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Green Bean Casserole

4.80 from 128 votes
By: Aimee
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!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon soy sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cans green beans, drained 14.5 oz each
  • 1 ½ cup French’s crispy fried onions divided
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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 1/2 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.
  • 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!

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Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 23g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 485mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
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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!



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Posted on October 29, 2019

Comments & Reviews

  1. This is pretty much the green bean casserole recipe on the back of the durkee French fried onion ring crisps that you add to green bean casserole and been around for 40 years. Your recipe is a copy cat of that and not original it seems.

  2. While we did enjoy it, it seems a little heavy on the black pepper. We like black pepper, but I think next time I’ll use about half as much. Otherwise delicious.

    1. 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

  3. 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?

  4. 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.

    1. 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.

  5. 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!!

  6. 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

  7. 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?

  8. 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.

  9. 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!

  10. 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

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