Recipes Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes Best Green Bean Casserole 4.7 (1,106) 756 Reviews 223 Photos A green bean casserole makes the Thanksgiving holiday complete, and this version can be on the table in no time at all thanks to just four ingredients from your pantry or fridge: canned green beans, condensed mushroom soup, French-fried onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese. Submitted by Jan Updated on August 14, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 223 223 223 223 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This green bean casserole is truly the best. Made with just four budget-friendly ingredients, you'll come back to this green bean casserole recipe year after year. Green Bean Casserole Ingredients Believe it or not, you'll need just four ingredients to make this classic green bean casserole: Green beans: This easy green bean casserole starts with two drained cans of green beans.Canned soup: A can of condensed cream of mushroom soup creates a creamy texture and adds savory flavor.Cheese: This recipe calls for shredded Cheddar cheese. Use sharp, mild, or a blend of both.French-fried onions: The green bean casserole gets its crunch from a French-fried onion topping.Optional ingredients: Crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms or onions, garlic, Parmesan cheese, black pepper Dotdash Meredith Food Studios How to Make Green Bean Casserole You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated green bean casserole: Mix the beans and soup in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until warm.Stir in half the cheese. Microwave until melted and well-blended.Transfer to a prepared baking dish. Top with fried onions and remaining cheese.Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the onions are brown. How Long to Cook Green Bean Casserole In an oven preheated to 350 degrees F, this canned green bean casserole should be perfectly cooked in about 10 minutes. Of course, that doesn't include the 5-8 minutes the ingredients spend in the microwave! Can You Make Green Bean Casserole Ahead of Time? Yes! You can bake this green bean casserole up to three days in advance. Cook it according to the recipe, but leave off the French-fried onions. Allow it cool, cover tightly with foil, and refrigerate until you're ready to eat. How to Store Green Bean Casserole Allow the casserole to cool to room temperature, then cover tightly with storage wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "Made it for Thanksgiving today, used French-style beans, 'cause that's how I remember it as a kid, and it was a perfect blast from the past," according to BBQ Dad. "My 9 year old loved it so it will definitely get made again." "This recipe has that classic flavor you think of when you think of a green bean casserole, and the added cheese is a really nice touch," raves Hiram Wigant. "Super easy to make and was delicious," says jdantana. "I ended up using frozen green beans that I thawed before making the casserole." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Mix green beans and condensed soup together in a large microwave-safe bowl until well combined. Microwave on high until warm, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese into the green bean mixture. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and spread evenly over the bottom. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar over top, then sprinkle with the French-fried onions. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and the onions are just turning brown, about 10 minutes. Recipe Tip To reheat: Remove the casserole from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Top with French-fried onions and reheat in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is heated through. I Made It Print 4,103 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 23g Fat 20g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 322 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 30% Saturated Fat 9g 44% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 1068mg 46% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 3g Protein 7g 13% Vitamin C 1mg 2% Calcium 164mg 13% Iron 2mg 8% Potassium 50mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. 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