Description
This Southern Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole is a heartwarming dish that combines creamy mushroom sauce with tender green beans and crispy fried onions. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make casserole brings comfort and nostalgia to your table. Enjoy each mouthful of this delightful blend, making it a staple not just for Thanksgiving but year-round!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup French fried onions (plus extra for topping)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup and milk until smooth. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in the green beans until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Top with French fried onions and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg