An easy green bean casserole is the perfect side dish for that special holiday dinner, or for a simple weekday meal.
Make this favorite casserole in no time! Just combine healthy green beans with a can of creamy mushroom soup and a little milk, top it all with crispy onions and cheese, then bake until it’s golden and bubbly. There is so much to love about this recipe!
Easy Green Bean Casserole
- The title for this recipe says it all… Easy! This casserole is a mix-it-and-cook-it creation that is quick to make and requires so little effort meaning more time for other tasks.
- Creamy and cheesy are the best words to describe this french onion green bean casserole. Cream canned soup and the addition of some shredded cheese are the key ingredients for success!
- Flavorful and crispy fried onions are what tip this into a second-helping side dish that everyone will love!
- One pot dishes are made without the hassle and make for easy clean-up!
Ingredients and Variations
GREEN BEANS: This recipe calls for canned green beans, but yellow, green, or French beans are all tasty in this recipe. And fresh, or frozen, beans are options that work equally well. Remember to thaw the frozen beans and drain the water.
ONIONS: To keep this recipe simple, use pre-made crispy fried onions from the supermarket. These are guaranteed to be crispy and full of flavor.
VARIATIONS: Add some bacon pieces to the casserole.
How to make Green Bean Casserole
Only a few simple steps to a great tasting casserole dish.
- Mix everything together in a bowl, reserving some of the onions, and cheese.
- Top with the remaining cheese and onions.
- Pour into a casserole dish and bake (as per the recipe below).
Recipe Tips & Tricks!
One of the other best things about this recipe is that it can be made in advance. Just remember to add the last bit of onions and cheese just before cooking. This will keep the onions from losing the ‘crisp’ texture.
And don’t forget to drain the water from the can of beans before adding them to the casserole!
Leftovers
Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen and will keep for 3-4 months in the freezer. To reheat, allow it to thaw and bake in a 325°F oven for 20 minutes or until heated through. Or add it to other recipes such as these green bean bites.
More Great Side Dishes
- Easy Slow Cooker Stuffing – So easy!
- Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts – Delectable
- Oven Roasted Asparagus – Quick
- Better Canned Cranberry Sauce – Tart and Sweet
- Canned Green Bean Casserole – simple recipe
Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 ¾ ounces cream of mushroom soup 1 can
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 29 ounces cut green beans drained (2 - 14 ½ ounces cans)
- 1 ⅓ cups crispy fried onions divided
- 1 ⅓ cup cheddar cheese shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix together mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, pepper, green beans, ¾ cup fried onions, and ⅔ cup cheese.
- Pour into casserole dish and top with remaining fried onions and cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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So glad to hear you love this casserole Trish!
Even with canned green beans, we like the flavor much better if we cook the beans for a few minutes with a little bacon grease, garlic salt, and onion powder! Yum! Oh, and we don’t use cheese. I’ve never heard of putting cheese in it?
So glad to hear you love the green bean casserole Judy!