Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans
This Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans is creamy, savory and topped with crispy onions for a golden, bubbly holiday side.
Servings: 12
Calories: 81kcal
Equipment
- 2-Quart Baking Dish
- Spatula
- Large Pot
- Strainer
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans rinsed, ends trimmed and cut in half
- 4 10- ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ cups crispy onions or more
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 2-quart oval baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Boil water in a large pot and blanche beans for about 2 ½ minutes (up to 4 if you prefer a softer bean but they will cook slightly more in the oven).
- Prepare a large bowl with cold water and ice when the beans are almost done. Then strain beans and add to cold water to stop the cooking process. You may want to add more ice or cold water as needed to keep the water cold. Then strain well.
- In a large bowl add soup, milk, salt, garlic powder, ground pepper and onion powder and mix until combined.
- To the baking dish add a light layer of soup mixture; enough to coat the bottom.
- Add half the beans followed by half of the soup mixture.
- Repeat and make sure all the beans are evenly covered.
- Top with crispy onions (note: if you are using a different size baking dish you may need more).
- Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, until onions become golden brown and sauce is bubbling.
Notes
- Blanching the beans for just a couple of minutes ensures tender green beans without overcooking. They might feel too hard but will cook up a bit more in the oven.
- Keep beans bright green by transferring them immediately to an ice bath.
- Use extra-virgin olive oil or sautéed fresh mushrooms in a large skillet to create a richer base.
- After blanching, use a paper towel to pat beans completely dry so excess water doesn’t water down the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
