Campbells Green Bean Casserole Recipe is a must during the holidays. It's a Thanksgiving staple, always on the table at Christmas, New Years and Easter too. It lends a festive touch to every meal. Not only is this dish creamy, but it's topped with crispy fried onions which gives it a satisfying crunch!
Next time try this Southern Collard Greens Recipe. Or if you're looking for more holiday side dishes be sure to check out this blog.
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Why you'll love this recipe
Family Favorite - This legendary green bean casserole is always gobbled up quickly when it's served on Thanksgiving day. It has long been a family favorite recipe for the whole holiday season!
Creamy & Crunchy - The crunchy green bean bake is one of my favorite side dishes. It's great for any holiday meal!
Easy to make! This popular dish is a must-make for your family dinner.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- This classic recipe uses canned green beans - though you can use frozen green beans or fresh, you'll just want to blanch them for 3 minutes before adding them to the casserole dish.
- Campbell's cream of mushroom soup - you can substitute other canned soup like cream of celery soup or cream or chicken soup. They would work as well, but it would not give you those classic flavors.
- evaporated milk - heavy cream, half and half or even whole milk would work!
- french-fried onions - I use store-bought, but if you'd like make your own crunchy fried onions, try this recipe!
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the Campbell's Green Bean Casserole Recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Pre-heat the oven. Spray baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- Open cans of green beans. Drain well. Place in casserole dish.
- Whisk together the evaporated milk and cream of mushroom soup until it is a smooth sauce. Pour the soup mixture over green beans.
- Top French fried onions over the green bean mixture.
- Bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
- Remove from oven. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
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FAQ's
Yes, I recommend boiling them with a pinch of salt and black pepper first until they are crisp-tender, about three minutes. Then use the cooked green beans to make the casserole.
Yes, you can use ¾ cup milk instead of evaporated in this recipe. However, I'd love for you to try the evaporated milk because it makes the sauce even creamier!
Yes, you can double this recipe just make sure that your pan is large enough, or use two baking dishes to for the casserole.
Tips
- For easy clean-up after Thanksgiving dinner, use a disposable foil pan to make this dish.
- Campbells green bean casserole recipe can be assembled ahead of time. However. don't add the fried onions until you are ready to bake it.
- If you are using frozen green beans be sure to steam or blanche being added them to your casserole dish. You may need to add more seasonings if you are using frozen green beans.
Variations
- Add in fresh mushrooms, mmm! I like to reserve a handful of sliced sautéed mushrooms to top the casserole.
- For the cheese lovers out there, top with a cup of shredded cheese. We love sharp white cheddar cheese - it's delicious!
- Want to lower the fat in this recipe? Use fat free cream of mushroom soup for fewer calories and fat.
- A splash of soy sauce and crumbled bacon adds salty goodness.
- Fresh cracked black pepper over the top of the casserole is tasty as well.
- For the bacon lovers, crisp up 4-6 slices of bacon. Mix the crumbled bacon on top with the fried onions - yum!
Storage
Refrigerator: It can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. Be sure to wrap your leftovers tightly in plastic wrap, foil o replace in an airtight container.
Freezer: It can be frozen for up to three months. Be sure to tightly seal your casserole dish to prevent freezer burn.
Reheat: Reheat single servings in the microwave for 30 seconds to one minute. Or to reheat larger servings, bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Related recipes
Side dishes are always the star of the meal if you ask me! Here are some of my favorite holiday recipes.
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprouts taste like fall in every bite! And this recipe for Steamed green beans is simple to make and bursts with fresh flavor.
- Crockpot Cream Corn is a great way to save on oven space for the holidays. Who doesn't love some love a spoonful over their mashed potatoes?!!
- Cranberry Apple Orange Sauce is a sweet twist on a classic Thanksgiving side dish.
Serve with
The Best Ever Turkey Recipe is the start of your Thanksgiving meal. If it's a smaller group make the French Onion Chicken Bake, it's delicious!
- Candied Sweet Potatoes are a must make as well.
- No meal is complete without bread and if you ask me and these rolls from frozen bread dough are perfect.
- Save time in the kitchen with this No-Bake Lemon Pie recipe.
- Pair with Sautéed Brussel Sprouts pair for a classic combination.
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Campbell Soup Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 59 ounces canned green beans 4 cans of green beans - can add an additional can if desired.
- 21 ounces cream of mushroom soup 2 cans.
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups fried onions
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Instructions
- Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking dish by spraying with non stick cooking spray.
- Open the cans of beans. Drain well. Place in casserole dish.
- Whisk together the evaporated milk and cream of mushroom soup. Pour over green beans.
- Top with French fried onions.
- Bake for 20 minutes uncovered.
- Remove from oven. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Add in fresh mushrooms, mmm! I like to reserve a handful of sliced sautéed mushrooms to top the casserole.
- For the cheese lovers out there, top with a cup of shredded cheese. We love sharp white cheddar cheese - it's delicious!
- Want to lower the fat in this recipe? Use fat free cream of mushroom soup for fewer calories and fat.
- A splash of soy sauce and crumbled bacon adds salty goodness.
- Fresh cracked black pepper over the top of the casserole is tasty as well.
Lois
We had this for our holiday meal and it was the best. Everybody enjoyed it.