Description
A creamy and crunchy green bean casserole that is perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb green beans (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 0 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1 cup fried onions (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for flavor)
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and gather all your ingredients.
- In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic over medium heat until they turn translucent and fill your kitchen with a warm aroma, about 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to blister and smell sweet.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, smoked paprika (if using), and a pinch of black pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Add the cooked green beans, sautéed onions, and garlic to the bowl, then gently fold everything together to coat the beans evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese (if using) and a generous handful of crispy fried onions on top for added flavor and crunch.
- Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling around the edges and the top is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the top to crisp up nicely.
- Garnish with extra fried onions if desired, then serve warm and enjoy the creamy, crunchy goodness.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like mushrooms or bacon for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg