Creamy Green Bean Casserole
Creamy green bean casserole is a quintessential comfort dish that elevates fresh green beans into a rich, savory side. This delightful casserole, enveloped in a velvety cream sauce and topped with crispy fried onions, is perfect for any gathering—from family dinners to festive holiday feasts. With its irresistible flavors and textures, it’s sure to become a favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 1 can (10.5 oz) low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup French fried onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Wash and trim the green beans, then blanch in boiling water for three minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Gently fold in the blanched green beans until they are fully coated in the sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, top with French fried onions, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté chopped onions and mushrooms before mixing them into the casserole. - Frozen green beans can be substituted if fresh ones are unavailable.