Make this savory canned green bean casserole in minutes with ready-made ingredients.
Green beans are baked in a creamy mushroom sauce under a topping of crispy French-fried onions.
This green bean casserole is short on prep and time, but long on that cozy, comforting flavor.
Easy Creamy Casserole
- Tender green beans are cooked in a rich and velvety sauce.
- The fried onions add a pleasing crispy contrast to the beans and a hint of sweetness.
- This dish perfectly blends creamy, crunchy, and earthy flavors.
- Canned green bean casserole is a go-to holiday dish with affordable ingredients.
Just 5 Ingredients
Green Beans: Fresh, frozen, or canned all work in this recipe. Be sure to drain and thoroughly rinse canned green beans before using.
Sauce: Cream of mushroom soup is the standard, but you can use cream of celery or chicken if that’s what you have. Add softened cream cheese in Step 2 for a richer sauce, if you like.
French-Fried Onions: Crispy, crunchy, and essential to green bean casserole, but you can also use crushed Ritz crackers or even a package of seasoned stuffing.
Variations: Bulk up green bean casserole with sliced mushrooms, water chestnuts, or any leftover veggies in the fridge! Bacon bits add smoky flavor and crunch too!
How to Make Green Bean Casserole with Canned Green Beans
- Combine all ingredients (1/2 of the French-fried onions) in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining French-fried onions and bake until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let rest for about 5 minutes before serving (recipe below).
Tips and Tricks
- Prep up to a day ahead and top with fried onions just before baking.
- Prep and freeze green bean casserole and thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Add French-fried onions before baking.
Serving and Storing Green Bean Casserole
Keep leftover canned green bean casserole in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave and top with fresh French-fried onions before serving. Or freeze portions in freezer-safe containers and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
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Canned Green Bean Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 29 ounces canned green beans 2 cans
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup French fried onions
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine green beans, mushroom soup, milk, pepper, and ½ cup of fried onions in a 1 ½ quart dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Top with remaining onions and bake and additional 5-10 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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