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green bean casserole

Mouthwatering Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole

This classic green bean casserole is creamy, crispy, and ideal for make-ahead holiday meals. Just five ingredients and a few minutes of prep!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 800 kcal

Equipment

  • - Casserole dish
  • - Mixing bowl
  • - Foil or plastic wrap (for make-ahead option)

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 can 10.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • - 2 cans 14.5 oz cut green beans, drained and dried
  • - ⅔ cup milk
  • - 1 tsp soy sauce
  • - 1⅓ cups crispy fried onions divided

Instructions
 

  • In a casserole dish, combine soup, milk, soy sauce, green beans, and 1 cup fried onions. Mix well.
  • (Optional) Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes.
  • Sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup onions on top. Bake 5 more minutes.
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

- Use fresh or frozen beans for better texture
- Don’t add fried onions until ready to bake
- Add a splash of milk after chilling if mixture thickens too much
Keyword green bean casserole