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Green Bean Casserole

Ultimate Green Bean Casserole: A Comforting Holiday Delight

This Green Bean Casserole is a comforting holiday delight, featuring tender green beans and creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans or frozen (thaw and drain) or canned (drain and rinse)
  • 1 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt for blanching
  • 10.5 ounces Cream of Mushroom Soup consider homemade for a fresher taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice to brighten the dish
For the Topping
  • 6 ounces French Fried Onions add just before the final bake for maximum crispiness

Equipment

  • oven
  • Casserole dish
  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a gentle boil and add salt. Blanch the green beans for 6-8 minutes until bright green and tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the drained green beans with cream of mushroom soup and lemon juice, stirring until well blended.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish and bake uncovered for 35 minutes until bubbly at the edges.
  5. Remove from oven, add French fried onions on top, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until they are golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, avoid soggy greens by carefully blanching beans and add the crispy topping just before the casserole is done baking.

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