Description
Make a comforting Traditional Green Bean Casserole with Campbell’s Soup! This recipe brings back classic memories and delivers cozy flavors every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained (or 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen cut green beans)
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Creamy Foundation:
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk for best results)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Flavor Boosters:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more, to taste)
- Crunchy Topping:
- 1 (6 ounce) can crispy fried onions (like French’s)
Instructions
- Prep the Beans:: First things first, get those green beans ready. If you’re using frozen like I do, you don’t even need to thaw them first, which is a total time-saver, right? Just pop them into a large bowl. If you’re using canned, drain them super well; nobody wants a watery Green Bean Casserole. This is where I sometimes forget to preheat the oven, so don’t be like me! Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) now, hon.
- Mix the Creamy Sauce:: In that same bowl with your green beans, pour in the can of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup. Then, add the milk, soy sauce, garlic powder, and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Give it a good stir until everything is nicely combined. I sometimes get a little too enthusiastic and spill some, but hey, that’s just part of the kitchen adventure! Make sure all those beans are coated in that glorious, creamy goodness, making it a perfect base for our Traditional Green Bean Casserole.
- Into the Baking Dish:: Now, pour that beautiful green bean mixture into a 1½-quart casserole dish. Smooth out the top with a spoon. This is where it starts to look like the Green Bean Casserole you remember! I usually give the dish a little shake to settle everything evenly. The smell of the raw mixture, honestly, already promises comfort. It’s not pretty yet, but it’s getting there!
- Initial Bake Time:: Pop the casserole dish into your preheated oven and bake it for 25 to 30 minutes. You’re looking for it to get bubbly around the edges and heated through. This step lets the flavors meld and the sauce thicken up a bit. I always peek through the oven door, watching for those first little bubbles; it’s so satisfying! This is the core cooking for your Traditional Green Bean Casserole.
- Add the Crispy Onions:: Take the casserole out of the oven. Now for the best part! Sprinkle those crispy fried onions all over the top. Don’t be shy; load ’em up! This is what gives our Traditional Green Bean Casserole that signature crunch. I accidentally dropped half the can on the floor once, which was a true kitchen disaster, but I quickly recovered with my backup can!
- Final Bake & Serve:: Return the casserole to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the fried onions are golden brown and even crispier. Keep an eye on them; they can burn quickly! When it comes out, it should be bubbling, fragrant, and perfectly golden. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. The aroma of this Green Bean Casserole with Campbell’s Soup filling the kitchen is just pure joy.
