Classic Green Bean Casserole
Classic Green Bean Casserole side dish recipe made with fresh green beans that is a tradition in our household for all of the holidays, especially for Thanksgiving!
This is an old favorite in our family. It’s a staple for the holidays! You can also just make it for any meal as a quick and easy vegetable dish. I did some change it up a little bit by adding less milk as I wanted a creamier result. If you like it a little more “saucy” I would suggest adding 1 whole cup of milk.
I used fresh green beans in the casserole and it made all the difference in the world as far as flavor. I steam the beans first, then mix them with the other ingredients. You can also use canned french-style green beans or even frozen beans and it will still come out great. I would recommend the green beans that are cut french style (sliced in thin strips). French-style beans are more delicate in comparison to regular green beans that can be kind of tough and too rubbery sometimes. I’m one of those weird texture freaks when it comes to vegetables in case this hasn’t already been established time and time (and time) again. But it’s all a matter of opinion and to each his own!
I think that you will appreciate the ease of this simple, yet great Green Bean Casserole side dish whether it’s for a holiday or just when you’re having company over for dinner. It’s nice to have something that doesn’t require a whole lot of effort when everything else in the kitchen is complete chaos from all the cooking.
- *half this if making for 2-4 people and don't want leftovers
- 2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- dash of ground black pepper (about ⅛ teaspoon)
- 8 cups cooked and cut green beans
- 2⅔ cups French Fried Onions
- Stir soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, beans and 1⅓ cups onions in 3-qt. casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 min. or until hot. Stir.
- Top with remaining onions. Bake for 5 minutes more to get the onions nice and crispy.
classics like this are always a hit at the holidays! totally agree about the fresh green beans, too… the flavor and texture especially is SO much better. this looks great!
Yes, fresh makes a big difference in this recipe!
Looks delicious! I never thought to add soy sauce to green bean casserole but I bet it adds a wonderful flavor.
It does give it a very interesting flavor! In a good way!
Oh, I haven’t had a good green bean casserole in far too long! I totally need to get on that!
Thanks for commenting, Carrian!
nothing beats a classic. 🙂 this is my boyfriends FAVORITE side dish ever – especially all those crunchy onions!
The onions are the best part!
Mm, I grew up on this stuff! I was always the brat who picked off all of the crunchy fried onions and stole like, a cup out of the can while my mom was preparing it. They’re positively addicting, I tell you! This looks so delicious and comforting!
I know! I eat them plain!
love this stuff so much 🙂
Me, too!
yum looks awesome! Love that you used fresh green beans too!
Awww thanks Molly! Glad you stopped by 🙂
I haven’t used they soy in it before but depeding on the mood and for who I have used the mushroom soup that also has garlic and I always put in extra mushrooms too.
Loved it! Very easy to make and I halved it for 3 people. Tastes great. I will make it again.
Thank You.