Delicious and Easy Tasty Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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Delicious and Easy Tasty Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on September 04, 2023

This tasty green bean casserole recipe is a classic American dish that is perfect for holidays and family gatherings. Made with fresh green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and topped with crispy fried onions, this casserole is sure to be a hit. It is easy to prepare, requiring just a few ingredients and simple steps. The combination of flavors and textures creates a comforting and delicious side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside your favorite main course or as a stand-alone vegetarian dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/3 cups crispy fried onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Trim and cut the green beans into bite-sized pieces. Boil them in a large pot of salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. Add the green beans to the mushroom sauce and stir until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
  7. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the onions turn golden brown and crispy.
  8. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Green beans are low in calories and high in nutrients, making them a healthy choice for any meal.
  • Casserole dishes became popular in America during the 1950s and 1960s as a convenient way to prepare and serve hot meals.
  • The tradition of using fried onions as a topping for green bean casserole started in the 1950s when a French's employee came up with the idea to use leftover onion strings from a canning company.