Description
This Quick and Easy Green Bean Casserole is a creamy, savory, and crispy classic side dish that brings holiday comfort to your table in just minutes. Made with canned green beans, a smooth soup base, and crunchy fried onions, it’s the perfect make-ahead or weeknight-friendly dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans, drained
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions, divided
- Salt to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cream of celery soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir in drained green beans and 2/3 cup of the crispy onions.
- Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining onions over top, and bake another 5 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-sodium soup or dairy-free milk.
- Try cream of chicken or béchamel instead of celery for variety.
- Use gluten-free fried onions and soup for a gluten-free option.
- Double the recipe for a 9×13 dish when serving a crowd.
- Great for make-ahead—assemble the night before and bake before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg