Description
A classic and irresistible Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole that combines creamy mushroom soup, green beans, and crispy fried onions for a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup milk (whole milk works best for creaminess)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp soy sauce (adds depth without overpowering)
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (I use Campbell’s for the classic flavor)
- 4 cups green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned; thawed if frozen)
- 1 1/3 cups crispy fried onions (French’s brand is traditional; reserve some for garnish on top)
Instructions
- If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely and drain any excess liquid; if using fresh beans, trim and cut into 2-inch pieces, then blanch briefly in salted boiling water before draining; canned beans should simply be drained well.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (or prepare your air fryer for the same temperature).
- Measure out your fried onions and divide them into two portions: about 2/3 cup for mixing into the casserole and the remaining 1/3 cup reserved for the crispy topping.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, and soy sauce until smooth and well combined.
- Add the drained green beans, the 2/3 cup portion of fried onions, and black pepper to the soup mixture. Gently fold everything together until the green beans are evenly coated.
- Pour the green bean mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Place in your preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes (or 10 minutes if using an air fryer).
- Remove the casserole from the oven and gently stir to redistribute the sauce. Top with the reserved 1/3 cup of fried onions.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes (or 2 minutes in an air fryer) until the onions are golden and the casserole is bubbling gently.
Notes
- Keep the reserved onions in a small bowl to maintain their crispiness.
- Be careful not to overmix the green beans with the sauce to retain the crispiness of the onions.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg