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Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Published: Nov 2, 2021 Last Updated: Mar 23, 2022 by Marye 1260 words. | About 7 minutes to read this article.

Classic green bean casserole recipe is so easy! It's the one you grew up with. Just 5 minutes prep time and you can even make it ahead of time and freeze!
Total time 30 minutes
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So simple with just 4 ingredients and done in 30 minutes! I use homemade crispy onions in mine but you can use French's fried onions ( or Durkee) if you want to.

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Can you even have a holiday dinner without an easy green bean casserole on the table?
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥄 Equipment
  • 🎥 Video
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📖 Variations
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • Super easy homemade green bean recipe made with simple pantry ingredients.
  • Crispy french fried onions on top just like Mom's.
  • Great flavor and you can make it ahead of time!

This is the best green bean casserole recipe ever - it's the classic we all grew up on and was on every Thanksgiving table!

It's so easy with just 5 minutes prep time -- and you can assemble it up to two days ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate!

Just pop in the oven the day you want to serve it.

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for green bean casserole
You just need 5 ingredients for this classic holiday side dish!

You can use canned, frozen, or fresh green beans. If they are frozen be sure to thaw and drain them.

If they are fresh they need to be cooked and tender - but not mushy.

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  • Green beans
  • French fried onions or make the homemade ones
  • Milk
  • Soy sauce
  • Cream of mushroom soup

🔪 Instructions

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  1. Blend the soup, the milk, and the soy sauce together until smooth.
  2. Mix with the green beans in a casserole dish.
  3. Stir part of the crispy onions into the green bean mixture.
  4. Top with more crispy fried onions halfway through baking.

🥄 Equipment

You'll need the following items to make this simple green bean casserole successfully.

  • medium bowl
  • casserole dish

🎥 Video

Click on the image to watch me make this recipe from start to finish with extra tips! (Video opens in a new tab).

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🥫 Storage

Even though we all like to sit around the table after Thanksgiving dinner take a minute to handle the leftovers for safety's sake!

Leftovers should be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 2 days. After that it starts getting watery.

This classic casserole, made with the canned cream of mushroom soup, can be frozen for up to 3 months as long as you leave the onion topping off. If you make it with homemade white sauce it won't freeze well at all.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: If you use frozen green beans be sure to thaw them completely, drain for a few minutes in a colander, and pat dry. Too much liquid will make the casserole too watery.

  • Cut green beans are best for this because they fit on a fork or spoon better but you can use French style or whole, too.
  • Substitute any cream soup for the cream of mushroom.
  • You can assemble this ahead of time, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 days. Just wait to add the crispy onions until just before baking.
  • See the FAQs section for suggested substitutions for the onions.
  • The soy sauce enhances the mushroom flavor but you can leave it out if you wish - especially if you are watching your salt intake.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

How many cans is 4 cups of green beans?

It's about 2 (15-oz) cans, drained.

What can be substituted for french fried onions?

Crushed Ritz crackers, crushed potato chips, crushed croutons, or crispy bread crumbs are all good ways to top a casserole!

How do you make green bean casserole from scratch?

Use fresh, cooked green beans plus sauteed mushrooms and onions, mixed with a homemade white sauce and topped with crispy bread crumbs or homemade French fried onions (I've got the recipe right here).

Can I make green bean casserole ahead of time?

Sure! Leave out the crispy fried onions and you can make green bean casserole up to 3 days ahead of time. Add the onions just before baking.

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I can't get enough of this classic Thanksgiving Recipe!

📖 Variations

  • Use Worcestershire sauce in place of soy sauce.
  • Substitute another condensed cream soup for the cream of mushroom soup. Cream of chicken soup is good.
  • Got bacon lovers?? Top with crumbled crispy bacon
  • Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese for the cheese lovers before adding the onion topping.
  • Add a few sauteed, sliced mushrooms if you like them.
  • Add cooked pearl onions in with the green beans.
  • Busy weeknight? Stir in cooked chicken breast or ground beef for a delicious main dish casserole.

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🍽️ Serve with...

Don't save this for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's one of those easy side dishes that's simple, delicious, and inexpensive enough for family dinner!

  • Meatloaf
  • French onion chicken
  • Buttermilk brined chicken
  • Country style ribs

📞 The last word

Mom's classic green bean casserole recipe with crispy french fried onions on top has to be everyone's favorite Thanksgiving side dish! Every bite brings back delicious memories of those holiday meals.

I can't imagine a holiday table without it! Whether you're baking a ham for Easter, a turkey for Thanksgiving, or a Roast for Christmas this belongs on the table!

You may also like this southern fried cabbage with bacon. So good!

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it a 5 star rating. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Classic green bean casserole recipe is so easy! It's the one you grew up with. Just 5 minutes prep time and you can even make it ahead of time and freeze!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Amercian Heritage
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings:6 servings
Calories:183
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • 13x9-inch pan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups green beans, 2 15-ounce cans or 1-½ pounds fresh or 16 oz frozen
  • 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce, optional
  • 2 cups French fried onions
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Butter a 13x9 inch casserole dish
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Drain the green beans and add to the casserole dish.
  • Blend the soup, milk, and soy sauce together until smooth.
  • Pour the soup mixture over the green beans and stir so all the green beans are covered in the soup.
  • Stir in 1 cup of the crispy onions.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Top with the remaining 1 cup of crispy onions.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Expert Tip: If you use frozen green beans be sure to thaw them completely, drain for a few minutes in a colander, and pat dry. Too much liquid will make the casserole too watery.
  • Cut green beans are best for green bean casserole because they fit on a fork or spoon better but you can use French style or whole, too.
  • Substitute any cream soup for the cream of mushroom.
  • You can assemble this ahead of time, wrap, and refrigerate for 2 days. Just wait to add the crispy onions until just before baking.
  • You can freeze for up to 3 months.
  • See the FAQs section for suggested substitutions for the onions.
  • The soy sauce enhanced the mushroom flavor but you can leave it out if you wish - especially if you are watching your salt intake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 576mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 539IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg

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    First published November 2009. Last updated November 2, 2021 with more tips, faqs, and better reader experience.

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