Homestyle Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe (Print Version)

Recreate a comforting Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe with my personal twists. Easy, heartwarming, and perfect for any family gathering!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian (can be made GF with GF soup/onions)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 2 cans (10.5 ounces each) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
02 - 1 cup milk (whole milk for best creaminess)
03 - 4 cans (14.5 ounces each) cut green beans, drained well

→ Flavor Boosters

04 - 1 teaspoon soy sauce (my secret ingredient!)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Crispy Topping

06 - 1 container (6 ounces) French's Crispy Fried Onions

→ Optional Extras

07 - 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for a cheesy twist)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (for an extra savory kick)

# Instructions:

01 - First things first, preheat that oven to 350°F (175°C). While it's getting warm, grab those canned green beans and drain them. And I mean *really* drain them. Like, press out any extra liquid you can. I always give the cans a good tilt and press down with the lid, otherwise, you end up with a watery casserole, and nobody wants that, trust me, I've been there. You want the beans to be ready to soak up all that creamy goodness, not dilute it.
02 - Now for the fun part! In a medium bowl, combine your trusty can of Campbell's cream of mushroom soup, that whole milk (no skim!), and a dash of soy sauce. Give it a good whisk until it's smooth and lump-free. This is the heart of your Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe, so make sure it's well combined. I always take a little sniff here; it just smells like holiday magic to me. This is where the flavors really start to meld, getting ready for the beans.
03 - Gently fold in your well-drained green beans into the creamy soup mixture. Add a generous sprinkle of black pepper here too. You want all those beans coated, but don't go crazy stirring or they'll break apart. Just a gentle mix, like you're tucking them into a warm blanket. This step always makes me think of how simple, yet comforting, this dish really is. It doesn't need much, just a good mix!
04 - Pour the whole delicious concoction into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Make sure it's spread evenly. I tend to use a spatula to get every last bit out of the bowl; no deliciousness left behind! This is where you can see the potential of your Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe. It’s starting to look like the real deal, ready for its transformation in the oven.
05 - Pop that dish into your preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. You'll start to smell it wafting through the kitchen – that unmistakable aroma of home and holidays. The sauce will thicken, and the beans will get nice and tender, absorbing all those flavors. This is the quiet part, where the oven does all the hard work, and you can maybe, just maybe, clean up a little bit of the kitchen chaos you've made.
06 - After 25 minutes, pull the casserole out and spread those crispy fried onions all over the top. Be generous! Then, return it to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and perfectly crunchy. This last step is my favorite; the sound of those onions sizzling a little. You want them to be toasted, not burnt, so keep an eye on them! The perfect Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe needs that golden, crispy crown.

# Notes:

01 - Don't overmix the beans, they get sad and mushy.
02 - Store crispy onions separately if you're expecting leftovers; they get soggy otherwise.
03 - Fresh green beans can work, but blanch them first for tender-crisp results.
04 - Serve this Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe hot, right out of the oven, with extra crispy onions for maximum delight.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - 1 1/2-quart casserole dish
02 - mixing bowl
03 - whisk
04 - spatula

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 250
Total Fat: 15g
Total Carbohydrate: 20g
Protein: 5g

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