Hey, y'all! Now you know when the holidays roll around, or really any big family gathering, there’s going to be a green bean casserole on the table. This classic Southern Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions is creamy, savory, and topped with those crispy French-fried onions that everybody fights over.

Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions

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It’s simple, comforting, and always a crowd favorite. Whether you’re using canned green beans for ease or fresh ones, this dish comes together quickly and bakes up golden and bubbly. It’s got that “made with love” taste without takin’ all day in the kitchen.

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Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions Ingredients

• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans green beans, drained (or 4 cups fresh green beans, blanched)
• 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (10.5 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
• ½ c. whole milk
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1 ½ c. French fried onions, divided

How to Make Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir until well mixed.
3. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Fold in 1 cup of the French fried onions and the shredded cheddar cheese (if using).
5. Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven.
7. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.
8. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Fresh green beans give a little more bite, but canned ones save time and still taste great.
2. Want it extra rich? Stir in a handful of shredded cheddar before baking.
3. Add the fried onions at the end so they stay crunchy and golden, not soggy.

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Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions

Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions

JC Phelps

This Green Bean Casserole with French Fried Onions is creamy, crunchy, and full of flavor. It’s a beloved southern dish for a reason!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

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• 2 14.5 oz. cans green beans, drained (or 4 cups fresh green beans, blanched)
• 1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
• ½ c. whole milk
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. onion powder
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• 1 ½ c. French fried onions divided

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and milk. Stir until well mixed.
• Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
• Fold in 1 cup of the French fried onions and the shredded cheddar cheese (if using).
• Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
• Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven.
• Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of French fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.
• Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
• Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

• Fresh green beans give a little more bite, but canned ones save time and still taste mighty fine.
• Want it extra rich? Stir in a handful of shredded cheddar before baking.
• Add the fried onions at the end so they stay crunchy and golden, not soggy.

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