Classic Green Bean Casserole

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This delicious Green Bean Casserole is made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, canned mushrooms, milk, french fried onions, and a touch of black pepper. Classic green bean casserole topped with French fried onions is the perfect addition to any family gathering!

I love making this green bean casserole for many holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. It’s a great side dish for potlucks or family gatherings.

French’s Green Bean Casserole is super easy to prepare and is pairs perfectly with Easy Beef Tips, Baked Beans, and Marinated Chicken. And be sure and try my grandmother’s recipe for Holiday Punch.

Ingredients for Green Bean Casserole

• Green Beans: While many Green Bean Casserole recipes start with canned green beans, I prefer to use fresh green beans and partially cook them.
• Cream of Mushroom Soup: Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole was a staple in our household and many for the holidays and Sunday dinner. Cream of Mushroom soup is the creamy base for this delicious side dish.
• Canned Mushrooms: I’ve added more mushrooms to this Classic Green Bean Casserole to make it even more full of flavor! Drain the canned mushrooms before adding.
• Crispy Fried Onions: French’s Crispy Fried Onions are essential to this dish. Find them in the canned vegetable aisle in your local supermarket or order on Amazon.

Milk: Whole milk makes this casserole dish creamy and stay moist. (Add a few splashes of additional milk if needed during the cooking process!)

How to make Green Bean Casserole:

Step 1: Cook fresh green beans in a large pot filled with several inches of water and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium high heat, with lid on the pot, until the green beans are partially cooked. About 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add cream of mushroom soup, canned mushrooms (drained), and milk to a casserole dish. Stir this mixture with a spoon. Season with black pepper to taste.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 4: Drain the green beans and add to the cream of mushroom and milk mixture. Stir with a large spoon to combine.

Step 5: Stir in about 2/3 of the French’s fried onions. Reserve the remaining fried onions for topping.

Step 6: Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350 degree F for 45-50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Uncover and top with remaining fried onions and cook for another 10 minutes.

For more Thanksgiving and Holiday recipes try my Classic Pumpkin Pie, Southern Pecan Pie, Best Apple Pie, Fried Apple Hand Pies, and French Meat Pie.

For more great recipes try my Grilled Pork Chops, Pulled Pork Recipe, Holiday Recipes, and Chicken Fajitas.

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