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Overhead view of creamy homemade green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions in a white baking dish on a neutral background

Classic Green Bean Casserole

A cozy, creamy holiday casserole crowned with crisp onions that feels like pure tradition in every bite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Holiday Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Traditional
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cans 15-ounce cut green beans fully drained and patted dry
  • 1 can 10.5-ounce condensed cream of mushroom soup undiluted, classic style
  • ¾ cup milk whole or 2% for creaminess
  • 1 cans 2.8-ounce French fried onions divided, crispy style
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper freshly ground if possible

Equipment

  • 1 1.5-quart casserole dish Ideal size to keep the casserole snug and promote even baking
  • 1 Mixing spoon Used to stir all ingredients together smoothly before baking
  • 1 Measuring cup Needed to accurately measure the milk for proper consistency
  • 1 Oven Standard oven preheated to 350°F for consistent cooking

Method
 

  1. Collect all ingredients and set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Preheat oven
  3. Combine the green beans, condensed soup, milk, and half of the fried onions directly in a casserole dish until evenly coated.
  4. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the mixture is hot and bubbling throughout, about 25 minutes.
  5. Scatter the remaining onions evenly over the surface and return the dish to the oven for 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper and allow to rest briefly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 180gCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 1.4mg

Notes

This dish brings back the familiar warmth of crowded tables and passed-down recipes. Creamy, crunchy, and comforting, it’s the kind of side that disappears before the turkey does.

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