Irresistible Campbells Green Bean Casserole

Green bean casserole is the side dish that brings everyone to the table. With its creamy mushroom base, tender green beans, and golden-crispy onion topping, this timeless favorite delivers comfort, simplicity, and flavor in every bite. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy Sunday dinner, this dish always steals the spotlight.

Green bean casserole is more than just a holiday tradition — it’s the kind of creamy, crunchy, crave-worthy dish that people ask for year after year. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, it’s one of the easiest recipes to pull off, even if you’re juggling a full holiday meal. And don’t be fooled by its simplicity — it’s rich, satisfying, and irresistibly nostalgic.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

this recipe

• Minimal ingredients: Pantry staples like canned soup and crispy onions
• Quick and easy: Prepped and baked in under an hour
• Perfect for holidays or weeknights
• Customizable: Works with canned, frozen, or fresh green beans
• Crowd-pleaser: Creamy center, crispy top — what’s not to love?

🧾 Ingredients

For the casserole

• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• 4 cups green beans (fresh, frozen, or canned)

For the topping

• 1⅓ cups crispy fried onions (divided: ⅔ cup for mixing, ⅓ cup for topping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the green beans
   If using fresh beans, trim and blanch for 4 minutes. If using frozen, thaw and pat dry. If canned, drain well. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Make the creamy base
   In a large bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and pepper until smooth.
3. Combine and mix
   Add green beans and ⅔ cup crispy onions to the bowl. Gently fold to coat everything in the creamy mixture.
4. Assemble and bake
   Transfer the mixture to a 9×9-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until hot and bubbling.
5. Add topping and finish
   Top with remaining ⅓ cup fried onions. Bake an additional 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Serve hot.

⏱ Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
• Total Time: 45–50 minutes
• Servings: 6

🍽 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 125
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fat: 7g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sodium: 520mg
  Note: Nutrition may vary based on green bean type and soup brand.

🔄 Tips & Variations

• Make it from scratch: Use homemade mushroom sauce instead of canned soup.
• Lighter version: Sub whole milk with unsweetened almond milk or low-sodium broth.
• Add crunch: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter for a different topping twist.
• More savory depth: Swap soy sauce for Worcestershire sauce.
• Air fryer finish: For a crispy topping, air fry the last 2–3 minutes instead of baking.

❓ FAQs

Can I use fresh green beans?
Yes, just blanch them for 4 minutes first to soften slightly before baking.

Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Assemble the casserole (minus the final onion topping) up to 1 day ahead. Bake and top with onions when ready to serve.

Can I freeze green bean casserole?
Yes, freeze before adding the onions. When ready to reheat, bake directly from frozen at 350°F for 45 minutes, then add onions and bake 5 more.

What if I don’t have crispy onions?
You can substitute crushed Ritz crackers mixed with butter or even homemade fried onions.

How do I keep the onions crispy?
Only add them during the final 5 minutes of baking. Adding them too early causes them to soften.

Green Bean Casserole

A creamy, crunchy, crowd-pleasing green bean casserole made with just six ingredients. Ready in under an hour and perfect for holiday meals.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 140

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• **Casserole Base**
• – 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
• – ½ cup whole milk
• – 1 tsp soy sauce
• – ¼ tsp ground black pepper
• – 4 cups green beans canned, frozen, or fresh
• **Topping**
• – 1⅓ cups crispy fried onions divided

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• – 9×9 baking dish
• Oven

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. If using fresh green beans, blanch for 4 minutes. Drain canned or thaw frozen beans.
3. In a large bowl, whisk soup, milk, soy sauce, and pepper.
4. Fold in green beans and ⅔ cup of the onions.
5. Transfer to 9×9 baking dish. Bake 25 minutes until bubbling.
6. Top with remaining onions. Bake 5 minutes more until golden.

Notes

– Add onions only in the last 5 minutes to keep them crispy
– Use homemade soup base for a scratch version
– Can be made a day ahead and reheated

🥕 Conclusion

Green bean casserole is the side dish that needs no introduction — creamy, crunchy, and completely comforting. Whether you’re making it for a festive gathering or just because it’s Tuesday, it brings warmth and nostalgia to every bite.