Description
Green bean casserole delights taste buds with its creamy sauce and crispy onion topping, promising comfort in every bite. Home cooks can quickly master this classic side dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Vegetable Base:
- 4 cups fresh green beans (or 2 cans, 14.5 ounces each, drained)
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Select crisp, vibrant green beans, either fresh or canned. If using fresh, carefully snip off the woody ends and briefly immerse in rapidly boiling water until they achieve a bright emerald color and slight tenderness, approximately 4 minutes. For canned varieties, thoroughly rinse to remove excess sodium.
- Warm the oven to a moderate 350F (175C), creating an ideal environment for transforming ingredients into a delectable side dish.
- Craft a luxurious sauce by whisking cream of mushroom soup with milk, introducing subtle depth through a touch of soy sauce and a generous sprinkle of black pepper. Ensure the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the prepared green beans into the creamy sauce, guaranteeing each vegetable is elegantly coated with the rich mixture.
- Transfer the sauced vegetables into a suitable baking vessel, spreading them evenly to promote uniform heating.
- Generously crown the casserole with a layer of crispy fried onions, creating a promising golden, crunchy topping.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bubble and transform for approximately 25 minutes until the edges turn slightly caramelized.
- Retrieve the dish, sprinkle an additional layer of crispy onions for extra crunch, and return to the oven for a final 5-minute transformation.
- Allow the casserole to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, permitting flavors to harmonize before serving this comforting side dish.
Notes
- Swap fresh green beans with frozen varieties for year-round convenience and equally delicious results.
- Enhance flavor depth by sautéing fresh mushrooms and adding them to the cream sauce before mixing with green beans.
- Modify for gluten-free diets by using gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and selecting certified gluten-free crispy onions.
- Create a lighter version by substituting whole milk with unsweetened almond milk and using low-fat cream of mushroom soup for reduced calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg