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Green bean casserole topped with crispy fried onions in a white baking dish

Green Bean Casserole

Green beans baked in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with crispy French fried onions. A classic five-ingredient holiday side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) cut green beans drained well
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder optional
  • 1⅓ cups French fried onions divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a 1½-quart baking dish, stir together the soup, milk, pepper and garlic powder until smooth.
  3. Stir in the green beans and half of the fried onions.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes, until hot and bubbly at the edges.
  5. Stir, sprinkle the remaining onions over the top and bake for 5 minutes more, until golden.

Notes

  • Add ½ cup of shredded cheddar for a cheesy version.
  • A teaspoon of soy sauce stirred into the sauce adds savory depth.
  • Double the recipe and use a 9x13-inch dish to serve 10–12.