French's Famous Green Bean Casserole
A classic, simple, and fast green bean casserole recipe perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday meal.
40m4Servings
Nutrition
186kcal
8gProtein
29gCarbs
4gFat
Ingredients
Cut Green Beans
28 oz
Frozen Green Beans
18 oz
Cream of Mushroom Soup
10 oz
Milk
¾ cup
Fresh Black Pepper
¼ tsp
French's Fried Onions
1⅓ cups
Instructions
1Prepare Baking Dish
2m
2mPreheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease Dish
Lightly oil a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Set aside.
2Mix Casserole Base
3m
3mCombine Wet Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and fresh black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
Add Beans and Onions
Add the drained cut green beans (or thawed frozen green beans) and 2/3 cup of the French's fried onions to the mushroom mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until the beans are well coated.
3Assemble and Bake
35m
35mTransfer to Dish
Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Add Topping
Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup of French's fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.
Initial Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Cover and Finish Baking
Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can use whole milk instead of 2% or skim.
If using canned green beans, ensure they are thoroughly drained to avoid a watery casserole.
The fried onions on top can burn if baked for too long uncovered; monitor them during the final baking stage.