Southern Green Bean Casserole
This Southern Green Bean Casserole delivers creamy comfort with tender beans, rich sauce, and a golden crispy onion topping—easy, cozy, and perfect for holidays or everyday dinners.
Ingredients
Green Beans
- 4 cups fresh green beans trimmed and blanched or 14.5 oz cans green beans, drained
Creamy Sauce
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- ½ cup sour cream or 4 oz softened cream cheese
- ⅓ cup milk or chicken broth
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cooked bacon bits
- ¼ cup sautéed onions
Topping
- 1 cup crispy fried onions or ¾ cup buttered cracker crumbs
Instructions
Prep the Beans:
- If using fresh beans, blanch 5 minutes in salted boiling water, rinse under cold water, and drain.
- If using canned beans, drain well.
Make the Cream Base:
- In a bowl, whisk together soup, sour cream or cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in cheese or bacon if using.
Combine & Spread:
- Add green beans into the sauce and mix to coat.
- Pour mixture into a lightly greased casserole dish.
Top It:
- Sprinkle fried onions or cracker crumbs evenly over the top.
Bake:
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
Rest & Serve:
- Allow to sit 5–10 minutes before serving for the sauce to settle.
Notes
- Fresh green beans offer the best texture, but canned beans are a great time-saver.
- Add bacon for smokiness or cheese for extra richness.
- For a crispier topping, add half your onions halfway through baking and finish with the rest just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSodium: 460mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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