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Irresistibly Easy Garten’s Green Bean Casserole

A simple and comforting green bean casserole featuring fresh green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crunchy fried onions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound Fresh green beans (trimmed)
  • 1 can Cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup Whole milk (or plant-based milk for lighter option)
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
  • a pinch Black pepper
  • 1 cup French fried onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash and trim the fresh green beans. Cut off the stem ends and cut beans in half if desired.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt.
  4. Add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Drain the beans and run them under cold water to stop the cooking.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup and milk, stirring until smooth.
  7. Add onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and stir well.
  8. Mix in the blanched green beans until they are well coated.
  9. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 25 minutes until the sauce bubbles gently around the edges.
  11. Remove from oven and sprinkle French fried onions on top.
  12. Return to oven and bake for another 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are golden and crisp.
  13. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

This casserole pairs well with roasted meats and can be adjusted to be dairy-free or lighter if desired.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: green bean casserole, easy casserole, comfort food, holiday side dish