Easy Green Bean Casserole

4.28 from 11 votes

This easy green bean casserole is a classic side dish for Thanksgiving. Tender green beans cooked in a creamy sauce with a delicious crispy onion topping!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Holiday, Thanksgiving

Keyword: classic green bean casserole, easy green bean casserole, green bean casserole

Servings: servings

Calories: 160kcal

Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

24 oz. frozen cut green beans , or 2 (14 oz.) cans cut green beans, drained
10.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup
¼ cup milk
¼ cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoned salt , more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 oz. block sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
2 cups french fried onions , divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease large casserole dish or 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
If using frozen green beans, steam beans for half the amount of time listed on package directions. Drain. If using canned beans, skip this step.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir in the drained green beans then add the cheese and 1 cup of the onions.
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from oven, top with remaining 1 cup of onions and bake an additional 10 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

Notes

If using fresh green beans, use about 4 cups cut beans. Boil until crisp tender before adding to mixture.
To make ahead, combine ingredients the night before minus the onions. When ready to bake, take mixture out of the fridge for 30 minutes before and stir in half the onions.
For extra crunch, try stirring sliced water chestnuts into the mixture.
Freezer Instructions:
- Prepare in a foil pan and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze up to 2 weeks.
- When ready to bake, cover with foil and place dish in the oven while it's preheating.
- Once temperature reaches 350°F, continue to bake until heated through and bubbly (about 50 minutes).
- Continue with adding the topping and bake another 10 minutes until golden.

Nutrition information is an estimate only.

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