Classic Green Bean Casserole
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Classic Green Bean Casserole
Description
The Classic Green Bean Casserole begins by boiling green beans in chicken broth or water to tender-crisp state. The beans are then combined with a mixture of condensed cream mushroom soup, milk, soy or Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, half the shredded cheese, and some fried onions. This mixture is poured into a greased casserole dish and baked until hot and bubbling.
After initial baking, the casserole is stirred, topped with the remaining fried onions and cheese, and returned to the oven under the broiler to brown and crisp the topping. The result is a rich and creamy casserole with a combination of tender beans and a golden crunchy topping.
This dish serves well as a comforting side for holiday meals or everyday dinners where a creamy vegetable dish is desired. The use of mushroom soup and soy sauce adds umami depth while the fried onions provide a contrasting texture.
Ingredients
- 1 can condensed cream mushroom soup or celery or chicken condensed cream soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups Green bean or 3 cans drained, fresh, cut
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- ½-3/4 cup cheese optional, shredded, divided
- ⅔-1 cup fried onions French's French Fried Onions brand
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray, set aside.
- Boil green beans in chicken broth or water until they are bright green, roughly five minutes.
- In a mixing bowl combine the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and ½ of the shredded cheese. Stir in beans and ⅓ cup fried onions. Pour mixture into the lightly greased casserole dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. Remove from oven and set oven temperature to broil. Stir bean mixture. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with remaining fried onions and then shredded cheese, using more or less as desired. Return casserole to the oven, even if not heated fully to broil yet for 5-10 minutes or until the onions and cheese are golden brown. Serve and enjoy. Recipe adapted from Campbells
Notes
- This casserole serves as a traditional side dish for holiday meals or any dinner requiring a creamy vegetable complement.
- Use your preferred condensed soup variety such as mushroom, celery, or chicken for slight flavor variations.
- Fried onions add important texture; use a good brand for best crispiness on top.
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