Delicious Green Bean Casserole Recipe 🥘

Overview

For the Casserole:
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (or 2 cans of green beans, drained)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup French fried onions (divided)

Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Green Beans:
- If using fresh green beans, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside. If using canned beans, just drain them.
Mix the Casserole Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Combine with Green Beans:
- Add the blanched or canned green beans to the soup mixture and stir until the beans are well coated.
Add French Fried Onions:
- Fold in 1/2 cup of the French fried onions into the green bean mixture.
Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Pour the green bean mixture into a 1.5-quart casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
Add Topping:
- Remove the casserole from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of French fried onions on top, and return to the oven.
- Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown.
Cool and Serve:
- Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy! 🎉

For added flavor, you can mix in some cooked, crumbled bacon or sautéed mushrooms.
This dish is a classic for holiday meals, but it’s easy to make any time of the year! 🍽️

Enjoy your delicious green bean casserole!