Easy Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole being scooped out of a white baking dish

5 from 1 vote

This classic creamy side dish is easy to prepare with frozen, canned, or fresh green beans. It’s the perfect quick and easy addition to holiday meals or comforting family dinners. You can even prepare this ahead of time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Servings: servings

Calories: 213kcal

Ingredients

12 ounces frozen green beans thawed (see note)
10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups French fried onions (2.8 ounce container)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
Combine the green beans (frozen, canned or fresh), cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and garlic powder together in a mixing bowl and mix to combine.
Transfer green bean mixture to a small casserole dish and spread evenly.
Top the green beans with french fried onions.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the edges are bubbly and the onions are crisp.
Let sit 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

I recommend using thawed frozen green beans. By using thawed green beans, it cuts down the cook time. If they are still frozen you can either:
- Microwave the green beans for a couple of minutes until they are soft. OR
- Use frozen green beans and cook 30-40 minutes in the oven.
You can also use canned green beans that have been drained. These are softer than the frozen and don't have quite as much texture to the dish.
This recipe as written makes a saucy green bean casserole. If you prefer a more veggie heavy green bean casserole, you can add additional green beans. You can add up to double the amount listed, based on the sauce ratio you prefer.

Green Bean Casserole for a Crowd

This recipe feeds a small family. If you want to make green bean casserole for Thanksgiving, Christmas, a potluck, or a crowd, use these measurements and bake in a 13x9 or large casserole dish.
- 36 ounces frozen green beans (3 bags)
- 3 can cream of mushroom soup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups French fried onions

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