Description
Classic Green Bean Casserole: Bring creamy comfort & crispy onions to your table. This easy, flavorful side dish is perfect for any gathering. Make yours now!
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- Two 14.5-ounce cans green beans, drained
- One 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- One 6-ounce can crispy fried onions
- Flavor Boosters:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional Extras:
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prep the Beans:: Okay, first things first, preheat that oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab your green beans, those lovely canned ones, and drain them really well. Seriously, give ’em a good shake. Watery casserole is nobody’s friend! I always forget to do this thoroughly and end up with a slightly thinner sauce, so learn from my mistakes, sweet friend. Just get as much liquid out as you can, okay?
- Mix the Creamy Base:: Now, in a big mixing bowl, dump in your condensed cream of mushroom soup. Pour in the milk, and then sprinkle in your garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. If you’re using that little dash of Worcestershire, now’s the time! Give it a good whisk until it’s all smooth and creamy. This is where the magic starts to happen for your Classic Green Bean Casserole Side Dish, honestly. Don’t worry if it looks a little thick; it’ll loosen up.
- Combine and Stir:: Add those well-drained green beans to your creamy soup mixture. If you’re adding shredded cheddar, toss that in now too! Gently fold everything together until the green beans are totally coated. I usually use a spatula for this; it feels more… gentle. The smell right now? Oh my goodness, it’s starting to smell like home! This is where you can sneak a little taste, just to check the seasoning, I won’t tell!
- Into the Baking Dish:: Pour the whole glorious mixture into a 1.5-quart baking dish. Give it a little shake to make sure it’s spread evenly. You don’t want any sad, bean-less corners, do you? I’ve definitely underfilled a dish before and it just looks… sparse. Make sure it’s nicely distributed. This Classic Green Bean Casserole Side Dish is coming together!
- First Bake:: Pop that dish into your preheated oven. Let it bake for about 20-25 minutes. You’re looking for it to get nice and bubbly around the edges. This step lets the flavors meld and the sauce thicken up beautifully. Don’t peek too much, though! Just let it do its thing. The house will start smelling amazing, I promise.
- Crispy Topping & Final Bake:: Once it’s bubbly, pull it out of the oven. Now for the best part: sprinkle those crispy fried onions all over the top! Seriously, pile them on. Return the Classic Green Bean Casserole Side Dish to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until those onions are golden brown and extra crispy. Watch them closely, they can burn fast! The final result should be creamy, warm, and topped with that irresistible crunch. Perfection!