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The Best Classic Green Bean Casserole

October 25, 2019

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The Best Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe is a mix of Campbell’s and French’s recipes. This easy side dish is perfect for holidays or a weeknight meal.

Green bean casserole on a plate topped with fried onions

Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This classic recipe is often served as a holiday side dish.  But it’s so quick and easy to make, it’s also a great side on busy weeknights.

This recipe calls for canned green beans, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and canned fried onions.  The whole thing can be prepared in 5 minutes.

How To Make Green Bean Casserole

Note:  The full printable recipe is located in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

  • Drain the liquid from two cans of green beans.  I like cut green beans, but any style of green beans will work.
  • Place the beans in a mixing bowl.
  • Add a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup.  I use Campbell’s  (NO affiliation).
  • Add 1/2 cup of canned fried onions.  I use French’s Fried Onions (NO affiliation).

Bowl of canned green beans, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and French's fried onions

  • Stir until well combined.
  • Transfer the bean mixture to a 9×9 inch baking dish.

Ingredients for green bean casserole in a baking dish

How Long To Cook Green Bean Casserole

It is best to cook this casserole in stages.

  • Cook it at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes until the liquid is hot and bubbly.
  • Then, top it with more fried onions and cook it for another 10 minutes to get the onions extra crispy.

baking dish of baked green bean casserole with fried onions on top

Can You Make Green Bean Casserole Ahead Of Time

Yes! If you want to use this as a make ahead green bean casserole recipe, just prepare the casserole according to the directions before the baking step.  Instead, cover the dish with plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

When you’re ready to bake it, remove it from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature as the oven is preheating.  Remove the plastic wrap and bake according to the directions.  It may require an additional 10 minutes of bake time to get the liquid hot and bubbly.

What Can You Substitute For Cream Of Mushroom Soup

Any condensed cream soup will work in this recipe.  If you don’t like mushrooms, you could also try:

  • Cream of chicken soup
  • Cream of celery soup
  • Cream of bacon soup
  • Cream of asparagus soup
  • Cream of potato soup

What Goes With Green Bean Casserole

This dish would be great for Thanksgiving or Christmas.  But, if you are making it for an easy dinner, try it with these recipes:

  • Easy Cheeseburgers Recipe
  • Meatloaf
  • Pistachio Crusted Chicken

Watch The Step By Step Video For This Green Bean Casserole Recipe Below

Classic green bean casserole on a plate

The Best Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

The Best Classic Green Bean Casserole is a mix of Campbell's and French's recipes. This easy side dish recipe is perfect for holidays or a weeknight meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 143kcal
Author: Amanda Finks
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5 from 3 votes

Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5 oz.) cans green beans drained
  • 1 (10.75 oz.) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 2 cups french fried onions divided

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the drained green beans, mushroom soup, and 1/2 cup of the fried onions. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the green bean mixture into a 9x9 (or 7x11) inch baking dish. Spread it out in an even layer.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Stir.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the remaining onions. Bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/8th of the recipe | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 709IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy green bean casserole recipe, green bean casserole, holiday side dish recipe
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Comments

  1. Doug M says

    October 25, 2019 at 4:12 PM

    5 stars
    Been awhile since I’ve enjoyed this… I never made it (always enjoyed my mom’s during the holidays when growing up), didn’t know it was this simple. But I like your soup alternatives! Cream of bacon sounds especially good 🙂

    Reply
  2. Yvonne Evans says

    October 26, 2019 at 12:02 PM

    5 stars
    Thank you for such an easy and wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  3. C says

    April 11, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    Fresh green beans (blanched), a splash of soy sauce, and black pepper. Yummm.

    Reply
  4. Nancy Burdette says

    May 8, 2020 at 7:13 PM

    My niece adds about a 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan to the green bean mixture and it really takes this dish to the next level.

    Reply
  5. Amanda Fabela says

    November 14, 2020 at 3:39 PM

    Can I use a bag of frozen green beans.

    Reply
  6. Sue says

    November 15, 2020 at 8:04 AM

    5 stars
    I’m gonna to try to add bacon to give it a southern flair.

    Reply
  7. Kimberly Kardys says

    November 18, 2020 at 7:53 PM

    Why no milk ?wont it be dry?

    Reply
  8. Diane Thomas says

    December 25, 2020 at 3:12 PM

    I like to add in a handful of toasted almonds and use cream of onion soup instead of mushroom

    Reply

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