Green Bean Casserole
This easy Green Bean Casserole is the perfect side dish for your next holiday get-together. This recipe uses everyday ingredients to create a rich and creamy side that is the perfect complement to any main dish.
Green bean casserole from scratch is a one-bowl wonder. This savory side dish makes eating green beans fun and delicious, and the best part is it won’t dirty a ton of dishes. Through the use of Worcestershire sauce and with a garnish of french fried onions, this recipe is sure to impress your guests at your next holiday party and is a great addition to any potluck!
This green bean casserole is easy to make and even easier to share! Turn a thanksgiving classic into an easy everyday side dish that the whole family is guaranteed to love. You can even adjust this simple recipe to meet your dietary needs by swapping out an ingredient or two. Earthy, savory, crunchy, creamy, and delicious, this green bean casserole really can do it all! Add this with my Air Fryer Roasted Carrots as an additional vegetable side dish or to my Old Fashioned Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes to complete your meal.
We Love This Recipe Because It…
- Makes eating your vegetables fun!
- Is perfectly shareable.
- Requires only a small amount of prep time, but is BIG on flavor.
- Can be made in one bowl to save time on dishes.
- Is the perfect side dish for any holiday potluck.
Ingredients:
- 2 14.5 oz cans French-cut green beans
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups French fried onions
How to Make the Best Green Bean Casserole
- Place your drained green beans in a bowl and season them with the black pepper. Add in the Worcestershire sauce, your favorite cream of mushroom soup, and the fried French onions. Mix well.
- Pour the contents of your bowl into an oven-safe baking dish and cook until fragrant and bubbly.
- As the casserole begins to brown, take the dish out of the oven, and add your remaining fried onions for some extra crunch.
- Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make green bean casserole ahead of time?
Absolutely you can! Make the mixture as instructed and then you can refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Make sure to take it out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before you plan to bake it!
How do you keep green bean casserole from getting mushy?
Make sure you don’t overbake it. Sometimes I’ll add cornstarch to the casserole mixture to make sure it doesn’t turn soupy.
How to Store and Reheat Easy Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is stored best in Tupperware in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 5 days and will be as good as new when reheated. It can also be stored in the pan that was used to cook it but make sure it has had plenty of time to cool and it is covered with plastic wrap or tin foil.
The casserole can be reheated using the oven or the microwave. If the casserole becomes too dried out when reheating, try adding some milk, chicken broth, or extra cream of mushroom soup. Simply heat the casserole until warmed to your liking.
Serving Suggestions
Green Bean Casserole goes great with turkey, ham, or really any holiday classic! It’s also known to go great with seared scallops and mac and cheese. You can never go wrong serving this veggie casserole alongside some mashed potatoes and garlic bread.
This homemade casserole could also be made with other veggies as well. Try adding some carrots, asparagus, or bell peppers. You can even get creative with some seasonings! Try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes to add some heat to the dish.
Expert Tips and Tricks
- Try elevating the flavors by making your own French fried onions from scratch.
- You can make this dish allergy-friendly by using a vegan cream of mushroom base or having gluten-free fried french onions.
- You can also use fresh green beans if you would like; however, it is important to note that the green beans will not be as soft after cooking if they are fresh.
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Green Bean Casserole
This easy Green Bean Casserole is the perfect side dish for your next holiday get-together. This recipe uses everyday ingredients to create a rich and creamy side that is the perfect complement to any main dish.
Ingredients
- 2 14.5 oz cans French cut green beans
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 ½ cups French fried onions
- Green Beans—I prefer the ease of canned beans, but frozen or even fresh will work.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup—This Campbell's classic adds a rich flavor that is to die for!
- Worcestershire Sauce—This sweet and spicy molasses sauce adds depth of flavor.
- Black Pepper—Helps accentuate the other flavors and perfectly seasons the meal.
- French Fried Onions—My favorite component of the dish! It adds a crunchy texture that brings all the ingredients together!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Drain the cans of green beans and place them in a bowl with the black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, cream of mushroom soup, and one cup of the French onions. Fold the ingredients together.
- Pour the casserole into a baking dish and cook for 35 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and top with the remaining fried onions. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can store this casserole in the fridge for about 5 days.
- Some of the liquid in the cream of mushroom soup will cook off in the oven, giving this casserole a nice, thick consistency.
- You can also use fresh green beans if you would like; however, it is important to note that the green beans will not be as soft after cooking if they are fresh.
- I don’t like to add salt to this recipe since there is already salt in the cream of mushroom soup.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 414Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 7mgSodium 1055mgCarbohydrates 74gFiber 4gSugar 53gProtein 7g
