Irresistible Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole Recipe
This irresistible Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole is a classic comfort food dish perfect for family dinners and holiday gatherings. Featuring tender green beans enveloped in a creamy mushroom sauce with a hint of umami from soy sauce, and topped with crispy fried onions, it offers a delightful combination of creamy and crunchy textures baked to bubbly perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 4 cups cut green beans (from 2 cans, 1 lb fresh, or one 16 oz frozen package)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/3 cups crispy french fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Green Beans: If using frozen green beans, thaw completely and drain any excess liquid; if using fresh, trim and cut into 2-inch pieces, then blanch briefly in salted boiling water before draining; canned beans should be drained well. Preheat your oven to 350°F or prepare an air fryer to the same temperature.
- Mix Soup Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, and soy sauce until smooth and evenly combined. The soy sauce enhances the umami flavor of the mushrooms without adding saltiness.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the drained green beans, 2/3 cup of the fried onions, and ground black pepper to the soup mixture. Gently fold to coat the green beans evenly and distribute the onions without breaking them, preserving their crispness.
- First Bake: Pour the mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or in the air fryer for 10 minutes until bubbling around the edges and heated through.
- Add Topping and Final Bake: Remove casserole, gently stir to redistribute sauce, then sprinkle the reserved 1/3 cup of fried onions evenly on top. Return to oven for an additional 5 minutes (2 minutes in air fryer) until the onions are golden and the casserole bubbles.
Notes
- Blanching fresh green beans improves their texture and color in the casserole.
- Dividing the fried onions helps maintain crispiness—mix some in and reserve some for topping.
- You can choose to bake in oven or air fryer depending on convenience.
- Do not overmix the casserole mixture to keep the fried onions intact.
- This dish can be prepared ahead up to the first bake stage and baked later.
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