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The BEST Classic Green Bean Casserole for Your Holiday Table

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You need this easy, creamy green bean casserole recipe for your next family gathering. It uses traditional ingredients and delivers that comforting flavor everyone loves, topped with crispy fried onions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb fresh or frozen green beans, trimmed
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/3 cups crispy fried onions, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for a Southern twist)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 1.5-quart baking dish.
  2. If using fresh green beans, blanch them in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain immediately and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain well. If using frozen, thaw them slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Stir in the green beans until they are evenly coated with the soup mixture.
  5. If you are adding cheese (for a richer flavor), stir in half of the shredded cheddar cheese now.
  6. Pour the bean mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes.
  8. Remove the dish from the oven. Sprinkle the remaining crispy fried onions evenly over the top. If using extra cheese, sprinkle it over the onions now.
  9. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
  10. Let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • You can prepare this entire casserole, minus the final topping, up to one day ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then add the onions and bake when ready.
  • For a Southern green bean casserole variation, substitute the milk with half-and-half and add 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the bean mixture before baking.
  • If you want a homemade green bean casserole experience, you can make your own cream of mushroom soup, but the canned version keeps this recipe quick and easy.

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