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This delicious Green Bean Casserole Recipe is sure to be a hit. From the crispy topping to the creamy sauce, this side dish is perfect for family dinner, holidays and more.
My family loves when I make traditional green bean casserole. It is one of those classic and easy side dish recipes and classic American Recipes that they expect to see on the table during the holidays for an easy Thanksgiving recipe. Plus, it is simple enough to make all year long.
We also make this easy crock pot green bean casserole recipe if you prefer a slow cooker cooker version. You may also love Chicken Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Cheese or Green Been Bacon Casserole.
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Why Make this Easy Side Dish
This green bean casserole is one of my favorite Thanksgiving Recipes. It has amazing flavor and the crispy texture topping makes it a must every holiday.
The ingredients are simple which makes it budget friendly classic recipe and a freezer meal recipes.
Ingredients
Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Substitutions and Additions
- Green Beans – You can use fresh green beans or frozen green beans. We have even used canned green beans for an easy substitute.
- Crispy Topping – This is essential to this recipe. We love the way it just makes this recipe come together. You can also use Panko Breadcrumbs or choose a gluten-free option.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – We love adding in cream of mushroom soup. You can try homemade cream of mushroom soup or our Green Bean Casserole with Cream of Chicken.
- Add Cheese – You can also add a cup shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole recipe. Cheese lovers go crazy over this and love when cheese is added to the green bean mixture.
How to Make Green Bean Casserole
- Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, ⅓ cup milk, salt and black pepper.
- Step 3 – Stir in the cooked green beans and half of the french fried onions.
- Step 4 – –Pour this mixture in a baking dish.
- Step 5 – Bake for about 40 minutes, stir the mixture and then top with the remaining crispy fried onions. Cooking time could vary.
- Step 6 – Bake for 10 more minutes until hot and bubbling.
- Step 7 – Serve and enjoy. It will smell amazing topped with parmesan cheese.
Recipe Notes
- Choosing Green Beans – If you prefer softer green beans, use 3 cans of green beans drained instead of the frozen ones.
- Bake Uncovered – There is no need to cover the casserole when baking. You love the way it taste with the crispy topping.
How to Prepare Ahead of Time
This easy side dish is great to prepared ahead of time. You can prepare it as early as 48 hours from when you are ready to serve it. Combine ingredients as indicated but leave out the French fried onions so they do not get soggy.
Once you are ready to bake it, remove the dish from the fridge about 30 minutes beforehand. Then sprinkle the French fried onions on top and bake.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is delicious served with Roast Turkey or Crock Pot Spiral Ham. This is a classic dish to serve for the holidays, but we love it so much that we have made it year round.
Store leftover easy green bean casserole recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
If you have a small serving, you can reheat in the microwave. Slowly reheat in 30 second intervals so you don’t overcook the green beans.
You can also place the leftovers in a casserole dish and reheat in the oven. Preheat the over to 350 degrees and heat for about 10 minutes.
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Easy Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 24 oz Frozen Green Beans
- 2 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 6 oz can of French Fried Onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the green beans and half of the french fried onions.
- Pour this mixture in a casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stir the mixture and then top with the remaining french fried onions.
- Bake for 10 more minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
I would use 5 cans of green beans for 18 servings.
So glad your family loves it.
This is an easy and delicious recipe. I used frozen cut green beans and steamed them stovetop for 5 minutes. Used to make this many years ago for Thanksgiving and added it back this year. My family wants it every year now!
The cooking time will remain the same.
How does cooking time change if I use fresh green beans opposed to frozen?
How many cans of green beans for 18 servings please
No you do not have to cook them first.
If you are using frozen green beans do you cook them first?
Yes this is great but you might also like some of our other versions. Try Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Cheese or Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Recipe.
Just trying to find something different , seems I cook the same thing the same way every way . So I’m hoping for a different taste but still good !
This is a very simple recipe.
I Hate to tell you how long I have been making some form of gbc, but probably longer than you have been born. Always a favorite for my family. I loved the simplicity of this recipe. I added the cup of sharp cheddar you advised and a dash of good soy. We enjoyed it immensely!
This is a favorite of mine and my husband!
I did use the canned green beans. Maybe a holiday favorite now.