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A must-have side dish for Thanksgiving dinner, it is the perfect recipe for the holidays. In 1955, a Campbell’s Soup Company employee, Dorcas Reilly, successfully created the iconic Green Bean Casserole. The mixture of canned soup, green beans, and fried onions has graced holiday tables ever since. It is made with minimal ingredients that many people already have on hand. The ingredients can often be found on sale around the holidays.
For the green beans, you can use approximately 1½ to 2 pounds of fresh green beans (cooked). Two cans (14.5 ounces each) of green beans or French-style green beans (drained). Or 16 to 20 ounces of frozen green beans (thawed). You can replace the Cream of Mushroom soup with almost any cream soup concentrate. Cream of Celery, Cream of Chicken, and Cream of Mushroom with roasted garlic are all good replacements. With the addition of cheese to the mixture and no milk or other liquid, keep this casserole thick; no runny casseroles with this recipe.
It can easily be made a day or two ahead and baked the day you need it. You can even make it a week or two in advance and freeze it until needed. Don’t bake before freezing. Cover the casserole with a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of foil before placing it in the freezer. The day before you want to bake it, move it from the freezer to the fridge to thaw. Two hours before baking, take it out and set it on the counter (keep covered), and allow it to come to room temperature. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, sprinkle on the remaining French Fried Onions, and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the onions are browned.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans (fresh, frozen or canned)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1⅓ cups French's® French Fried Onions (divided)
- garlic pepper seasoning or salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Stir the green beans, soup, shredded cheese, soy sauce, and 2/3 cup French Fried onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Bake at 350° F. for 25 minutes or until hot. Stir. Add garlic pepper or salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle on the remaining French Fried Onions and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the onions begin to brown.
Nutrition
- Circa: 1957 - 1988
- Size: 1 1/2 Quart / 7"
- Collection: Cornflower Blue
- Pattern: Centura, Blue Floral On White, Coupe Shape
- Part Number: P-1 1/2-B / ( P-1 1/2-B ) Version Has Rounded Bottom Corners / ( A-1 1/2-B ) Version Has Square Bottom Corners
- EXCEPTIONAL FLAVOR, TEXTURE AND COLOR: Made with whole, carefully sourced globe onions, Frenchs Original Crispy Fried Onions deliver versatile flavor, exceptional texture and a beautiful golden color
- HIGH QUALITY ONIONS: Americas top product for crispy onions, Frenchs onion topping will add a satisfying crunch to any recipe; premium onions sealed for maximum freshness and flavor
- MADE FOR CHEFS: Chefs can add the ideal amount of crunch to signature dishes with Frenchs 24-ounce bag of fried onions; cut down on preparation time with pre-made Frenchs Fried Onions
- VERSATILE: Sprinkle on burgers, chicken, potatoes and salads for delicious texture and a punch of flavor; onion topping complements all kinds of classic dishes and new menu items
- FEEL GOOD INGREDIENTS: Kosher, vegetarian and free from high fructose corn syrup, dairy and GMOs; embellish your recipes with crispy fried onions you can feel good about serving
- 10 oz organic reduced sodium shoyu soy sauce
- Fat-free
- CREAMY MUSHROOM SOUP: Savor each bite of Progresso Creamy Mushroom Soup made with portabella mushrooms in a thick, creamy broth
- QUALITY INGREDIENTS: No artificial flavors, no colors from artificial sources and no added MSG
- VEGETARIAN: This vegetable soup is a delicious addition to a comforting meal
- QUICK AND EASY: Convenient canned soups ready to eat in minutes
- CONTAINS: 18 oz
