GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE: Easy Green Bean Casserole

Easy Green Bean Casserole

This Easy Green Bean Casserole delivers everything you love about the classic—creamy sauce, tender green beans, and a crispy onion topping—without complicated steps or hard-to-find ingredients. It’s fast, foolproof, and perfect for busy weeknights, holidays, potlucks, or last-minute gatherings.

If you want comfort food with minimal effort, this is the one.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Version

5–10 minutes of prep
One bowl + one dish
No special equipment
Familiar flavors everyone recognizes
Scales easily for crowds

Ingredients

2 (14.5-oz) cans green beans, drained
(or 1½ lb fresh green beans, blanched)
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
¼ tsp black pepper
1½ cups crispy fried onions, divided

Instructions

1. Mix

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, stir together soup, milk, soy sauce (if using), pepper, and 1 cup of fried onions.

Fold in green beans until evenly coated.

2. Bake

Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.

3. Top & Finish

Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining ½ cup fried onions over the top, and return to oven.

Bake an additional 5–10 minutes, until hot and lightly golden.

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Easy Upgrades (Still Simple)

Cheesy: Add ½ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella
Garlicky: Stir in ½ tsp garlic powder
Creamier: Replace milk with sour cream or half-and-half
Savory boost: Add a pinch of onion powder or smoked paprika

Make-Ahead & Storage

Assemble up to 24 hours ahead (cover and refrigerate)
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days
Reheat uncovered in the oven or microwave

Serving Ideas

Roast turkey or chicken
Meatloaf or baked ham
Weeknight pork chops
Holiday buffets and potlucks

Final Word

This Easy Green Bean Casserole proves that simple doesn’t mean boring. It’s comforting, dependable, and exactly what people expect—done right and done fast.

OTHER RECIPES

Ingredients

2 (14.5-oz.) cans Green Giant™ French Style Green Beans, drained
1 (18-oz.) can Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
1 (6-oz.) can french fried onions

Method

Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, combine green beans, soup and half of the onions; mix well.
Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly, topping with remaining half of onions during last 5 minutes of baking time. Enjoy it !

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Easy Green Bean Casserole