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Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is a simple classic side dish that fits just as well at a family dinner as it does on the holiday table. It takes only a few ingredients, with crispy fried onions stirred into the creamy green beans and a second handful added on top for that golden, crunchy finish.

Prep 5 min • Bake 40 minJump to Recipe
A plated serving of green bean casserole on a white patterned plate in the Pasture Threads kitchen.

A Simple Classic Side Dish

With about 5 minutes of prep and 40 minutes in the oven, this easy green bean casserole is a practical side for holidays or family dinners. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Finished baked green bean casserole with golden brown fried onions in a white baking dish.
Hot and bubbly, with a golden onion topping.

The Crispy Onion Topping

Bake the casserole uncovered at 375°F for 30 minutes, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup crispy fried onions evenly over the top. Return it to the oven for another 10 minutes, until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.

Green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions before the final 10-minute bake.
Add the remaining onions after the first 30 minutes of baking.

Ready for the Oven

Transfer the evenly mixed green beans to a baking dish and spread them out evenly before the first bake.

Mixed green bean casserole spread in a white baking dish before baking.
Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.

Stir Everything Together

Stir the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup crispy fried onions until evenly combined.

Green beans, soup, and fried onions being combined with a spatula in a glass mixing bowl.
Half of the crispy onions go into the mixture.

A Few Simple Ingredients

You need 2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, drained, 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 cup crispy fried onions, and salt and pepper to taste.

Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and crispy fried onions on the kitchen counter.
The simple ingredients for green bean casserole.

Start in the Mixing Bowl

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Drain the green beans and place them in a mixing bowl. Add the soup, milk, salt, pepper, and the first 1/2 cup of crispy fried onions.

Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, seasoning, and crispy fried onions in a glass bowl before stirring.
Everything in the bowl, ready to stir together.

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Green Bean Casserole

Easy green bean casserole made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions. A simple classic side dish for holidays and family dinners.

Prep: 5 minutes • Cook: 40 minutes • Total: About 45 minutes • Oven: 375°F

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, drained
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. 2Drain green beans and place in a mixing bowl.
  3. 3Add cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup crispy fried onions.
  4. 4Stir until evenly combined.
  5. 5Transfer mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
  6. 6Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
  7. 7Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
  8. 8Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
  9. 9Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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