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Upgraded Green Bean Casserole

This green bean casserole features fresh green beans sautéed with onions, mixed with a rich mushroom soup, and topped with crispy onions for added crunch. The dish combines bright, tender beans with a creamy, savory filling and a golden, crispy topping, offering a nostalgic yet elevated holiday favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 cup crushed crispy fried onions plus extra for topping
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup homemade or store-bought
  • 0.5 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter for sautéing
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika optional, for warmth
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to get it ready for baking.
    Preheat oven
  • Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, filling the air with a rich, toasty aroma.
  • Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it becomes translucent and sweet-smelling, about 3-4 minutes.
    large skillet, sauté chopped onion
  • Stir in the fresh green beans, cooking for another 5 minutes until they turn bright green and are just tender but still have a slight crunch.
    Add the green beans to the skillet
  • Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and add a splash of milk, stirring gently to combine everything into a creamy mixture that coats the beans evenly.
    combine the cream of mushroom soup
  • Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using, then stir well to distribute the flavors.
    Add the cooked green beans
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
    spread evenly
  • Sprinkle the crushed crispy fried onions generously over the top for that signature crunch and flavor.
    Transfer the mixture into a baking dish
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until bubbling around the edges and the top is golden and crispy.
    Bake uncovered in the preheated oven
  • Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and the topping to crisp further.
    Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes
  • Garnish with a few extra crispy onions if desired, then scoop out generous portions to serve hot and enjoy the comforting, textured layers.
    serving with roasted onion

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, try adding sautéed mushrooms or a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the mixture before baking.