Green Bean Casserole

Creamy, cheesy green bean casserole with crispy fried onions, made the easy way with canned green beans and simple pantry ingredients.
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Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole
Yields:
6
serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
26 minutes
Cal/Serv:
409
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Green Bean Casserole is a cozy, creamy side dish that brings together tender green beans, mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, and plenty of shredded cheddar. It has that classic comfort-food flavor with a cheesy twist, making it perfect for holidays, family dinners, potlucks, or simple weeknight meals.

A quick microwave step helps warm the creamy green bean mixture before it goes into the oven, so the casserole bakes faster and comes out hot and bubbly. Crispy fried onions on top add the best crunchy finish, while melted cheddar makes every bite rich and satisfying. Serve it warm as an easy side dish with roasted meats, holiday mains, or your favorite everyday dinner.

Green Bean Casserole
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Green Bean Casserole

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A creamy, cheesy Green Bean Casserole makes an easy comfort-food side dish with very little prep. Canned green beans are mixed with cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese soup, shredded cheddar, and black pepper, then topped with crispy fried onions and more cheese before baking until warm, bubbly, and golden on top. It’s simple, budget-friendly, family-friendly, and especially great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 409
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans green beans drained
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 can cheddar cheese soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 container fried onions
  • 1 Pinch salt optional
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Nonstick cooking spray
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Equipment

  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Microwave
  • 1 Large Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • 1 Oven-Safe Baking Dish
  • 1 Mixing Spoon or Spatula
  • 1 Can Opener
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Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and 1/2 can of cheddar cheese soup. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Microwave for 3 minutes, then carefully stir.
  4. Add a pinch of salt, if using, plenty of black pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix again until combined.
  5. Microwave for another 3 minutes.
  6. Lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the green bean mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
  7. Top with fried onions and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warm and bubbly.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Nutrition

Serving: 225gCalories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 987mgPotassium: 392mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1082IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 1mg
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Notes

  1. Since canned soups already have salt, go light on added salt or skip it completely.
  2. Add extra black pepper for more flavor.
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Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
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Recipe Information

Ingredients

6
  • 2 cans green beans drained
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 can cheddar cheese soup
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 container fried onions
  • 1 Pinch salt optional
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Nonstick cooking spray
Nutrition Facts
Green Bean Casserole
Serving Size
 
225 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
409
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
 
14
g
88
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
 
987
mg
43
%
Potassium
 
392
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
1082
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
309
mg
31
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and 1/2 can of cheddar cheese soup. Mix until everything is well combined.
  3. Microwave for 3 minutes, then carefully stir.
  4. Add a pinch of salt, if using, plenty of black pepper, and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Mix again until combined.
  5. Microwave for another 3 minutes.
  6. Lightly spray an oven-safe baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the green bean mixture into the dish and spread it out evenly.
  7. Top with fried onions and sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
  8. Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is warm and bubbly.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy.
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Equipments

1 Oven
1 Microwave
1 Large Microwave-Safe Bowl
1 Oven-Safe Baking Dish
1 Mixing Spoon (or Spatula)
1 Can Opener
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