Green Bean Casserole is a Holiday Must!
Casseroles always fill that comfort food-sized hole in your soul.
This casserole is no different!
Packed with french fried onions, mushroom flavored soup, and your favorite green beans, this side dish makes Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Year’s Eve dinner complete!
Ingredients Needed for Green Bean Casserole
You’ll be using all the classic ingredinets in this dish!
Green beans.
You can use frozen, fresh, or canned.
I personally prefer canned because it delivers a less crunchy bite.
I’m all about texture, so I go for the canned.
In other recipes, I prefer fresh green beans.
You can also use classic cut green beans instead of french style.
These are my favorite canned green beans my grandmother got me hooked on years ago!
Mushroom soup.
I did use canned in this recipe, but since this recipe was photographed, I have converted to homemade mushroom soup, homemade cream of chicken soup, and even homemade cream of celery soup.
I cannot BELIEVE how easy it is to make!
Plus, it’s packed with flavor, ready in minutes, and super simple!
Until I put my own recipe on the blog, you can find a homemade recipe here for cream of mushroom soup.
The one I make is extremely similar!
French fried onions.
Side story…our family lived in Cambodia for 12 years and could not get french fried onions.
So, I can tell you, it tastes amazing if you make your own french fried onion rings.
If you want to make the ultimate version of this recipe, then make homemade french fried onion rings.
But if you make the entire holiday meal and need shortcuts, by all means follow the recipe below because it uses the store bought ones…which are still yummy!
Optional: Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Sharp cheddar or Colby cheese is perfect to add some extra creaminess to this recipe.
We typically add 1 1/2 cups when we want a cheesy version of this classic!
How to Make Green Bean Casserole Two Days Ahead
If you’re making a lot of food during the holidays, you’ll love that you can prep this two days before your holiday dinner!
Prepare as directed, but don’t add the crunchy onion topping.
Remove the casserole from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before baking.
Top with french fried onions right before baking for a fresh crunch!
How to Cook Classic Green Bean Casserole
Preheat the oven.
350 degrees Fahrenheit seems to be the perfect temperature for this casserole!
Get Mixing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine drained beans, soup and milk until well combined.
Stir in the French Fried Onions.
Gently stir in ½ cup fried onions.
Also, add 1/2 -1 cup of cheese if desired.
Prep baking dish
In a 9×13 metal or glass baking pan, spread mixture evenly.
Bake!
Bake the green bean casserole for 25-30 minutes.
Top with remaining onions.
Remove casserole from oven and add remaining fried onions.
Bake a smidge longer.
Bake for 5 minutes longer to toast the onions on top.
Serve!
Serve the green bean casserole while it’s hot!
Green Bean Casserole FAQs
Can I make Green Bean Casserole Ahead of Time?
Yes. You can make this casserole up to two days ahead of serving!
When ready to serve, add an additional cup of French fried onions to the top of the casserole during the last 5-7 minutes of baking for a crunchy casserole!
Can I Make Green Bean Casserole Gluten Free?
Yes! Make your cream of mushroom mixture gluten free by using a gluten free flour blend.
Also, make your French fried onions gluten free by using the same gluten free flour blend.
Are There Any Additional Toppings for Green Bean Casserole?
You can add real bacon bits, and even canned, sliced mushrooms to the top a few minutes before serving for extra flavor!
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Print Green Bean Casserole
This classic green bean casserole uses mushroom soup, green beans, and french fried onions to make a classic, holiday side dish everyone loves!
- Prep Time 5 minutes
- Additional Time 5 minutes
- Cook Time 35 minutes
- Total Time 45 minutes
- Yield 8 servings 1x
- Category Sides
- Cuisine American
Ingredients
- 6 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, french style or cut, drained
- 2 cans (10.75 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 c. milk
- 3 cans (6 oz) french fried onions (or a homemade version!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- In a large bowl, combine drained beans, soup and milk until well mixed.
- Stir in 1 cup fried onions.
- Pour into prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and add remaining fried onions.
- Bake for 5 minutes longer.
- Serve immediately.
- Store leftovers in airtight container.
Notes
Add 1/2 cups or one cup of cheddar cheese to green bean mixture, if desired.
Also, feel free to make this dish two days ahead of serving time.
Add real bacon bits and sliced, canned mushrooms to top of casserole the last few minutes of baking for an added flair!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 1253
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 9
