Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds of fresh green beans, trimmed, or two 14.5-ounce cans of green beans, drained
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for added umami)
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ⅓ cups French fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans by washing and trimming, then blanching fresh ones in boiling water for about 5 minutes, or drain canned beans.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
- Add the prepared green beans to the creamy mixture and stir well. Transfer to a greased 1.5-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle ⅔ cup of fried onions over the top and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes. Add the remaining onions and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Using high-quality ingredients enhances the flavor.
- Avoid overcooking to prevent a mushy texture.
- Experiment with toppings like crushed potato chips or cheese for variety.
- Prepare ahead and refrigerate, adding fried onions before baking.
- This dish can be customized with spices or add-ins like mushrooms or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 225 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg