Green Bean Casserole Recipe

green bean casserole recipe

Green Bean Casserole

It is the dish everyone is expecting on the holidays, but it is so easy to make, you can serve it any day. Created by Campbell Test Kitchen Manager Dorcas Reilly in 1955, its creamy, smooth sauce and unmatchable flavor combined with its simplicity makes Green Bean Casserole so appealing. Just five ingredients and 10 minutes to put together, this family pleasing side has been a favorite for over 60 years. Looking to try a new spin on the traditional? Then try: Bacon & Cheddar Green Bean Casserole.

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: servings (about 3/4 cup each)

Nutrition Facts: servingSize servings (about 3/4 cup each), calories 231cal, Carbohydrate 3.61g, Cholesterol 6g, Fat 142, Fiber 35mcg, Protein 8.2mg, Saturated Fat 15.8g, Sodium 0g

Ingredients:

1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup or 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup or Condensed Unsalted Cream of Mushroom Soup
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
4 cups cooked cut green beans
1 1/3 cups French’s® French Fried Onions (amount divided in recipe steps below)

Instruction:

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FAQ

Which is better frozen or canned green beans for green bean casserole?

Frozen French-cut green beans are a better option. They hold their texture better than canned, and you can cook them straight from their frozen state. And if you’re using fresh green beans? You’ll need to cook them first by roasting, steaming or boiling them.

How far in advance can you make green bean casserole before baking?

Blanched fresh green beans are smothered in a homemade creamy mushroom béchamel. In true make-ahead fashion, you can prep this green bean casserole up to 2 days in advance, finishing it off with a sprinkling of French fried onions & slivered nuts just before baking at dinnertime.

How do you make green bean casserole not runny?

The Casserole Is Too Soupy

Don’t worry, there’s a relatively easy and quick fix that will help soak up the excess liquid: Make a slurry of flour or cornstarch in liquid (broth or water) to help thicken it up and then cook it for a bit longer.

Are canned or fresh green beans better for casserole?

I would stick to fresh green beans with this recipe! Canned green beans tend to be mushy and tasteless once baked into the casserole, but using fresh beans cooked in chicken broth makes them perfectly crisp-tender and full of flavor! I just grab a few big handfuls of beans, chop off the ends, and cut them in half.

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