Easy Green Bean Casserole
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Easy Green Bean Casserole
Description
This green bean casserole blends frozen green beans with a mixture of cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and black pepper, providing a creamy base that cooks with the beans in a casserole dish. Half of the French fried onions are mixed into the casserole before baking to soften slightly, and the remaining onions are added after 30 minutes to bake on top for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring a crisp, golden crust.
The resulting dish balances tender green beans immersed in a smooth, savory mushroom sauce with the contrasting crunch of fried onions on top. The baking process melds the flavors and textures well, making it a comforting and familiar side dish.
This casserole pairs well with roasted meats or holiday entrees. Using frozen green beans contributes to a firmer texture, while fresh or canned beans can be substituted based on preference for softness.
Ingredients
- 24 oz green beans frozen
- 2 cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 oz French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the green beans and half of the french fried onions.
- Pour this mixture in a casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stir the mixture and then top with the remaining french fried onions.
- Bake for 10 more minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For softer green beans, substitute frozen beans with 3 cans of green beans or use fresh beans.
- Using fresh green beans can offer a slightly firmer texture compared to canned varieties.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1451mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 815IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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