Best Easy Green Bean Casserole (Creamy & Fast)

Close up of best easy green bean casserole to show crispy onion topping

Best Easy Green Bean Casserole (Creamy & Fast)

Creamy, perfectly seasoned Best Easy Green Bean Casserole! A no-fuss recipe for traditional green bean casserole with French’s fried onions for a flavorful, quick-prep Thanksgiving and Christmas side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Demeter Trieu

Equipment

2-qt Casserole Dish Set

Ingredients

2 (14.5-ounce) cans cut green beans drained, or 4 cups frozen cut green beans (thawed and drained)*
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic salt or salt to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ cups crisp fried onions like French’s, divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, stir together green beans, soup, milk, soy sauce, garlic salt, pepper, ¾ cup onions, and cheese (see note if using) until well mixed. Transfer into a 2 qt casserole dish, smoothing into an even layer.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly bubbling.
Remove from oven and top with remaining ¾ cup onions. Bake for 5 minutes. Let rest for 3 minutes, then serve.
★ Last Step: If you made this recipe, leave a comment and review. It truly helps our small business keep running and it helps readers like you!

Notes

*For fresh green beans, cook 1.5lbs trimmed green beans in boiling water for about 3 minutes to blanch. Rinse in cold water, trim, and use as normal.
To use sour cream: replace half of the milk with ¼ cup sour cream.
Add cheese: Stir 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese into filling before transferring into casserole dish.
Storing Instructions: Cool, cover and refrigerate green bean casserole for up to 3 days. Topping will get a bit soggy, but flavors will deepen deliciously. Reheat 1-2 servings for about 1 minute in the microwave.
Freezing Instructions: Cool and cover double-wrapped in foil for 1-2 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before heating the next day.

Nutrition