Name: Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 10.5-oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup; 4 cups frozen or fresh cut green beans (lightly steamed; see notes, (OR 2 14.5-oz cans cut green beans, drained)); 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream ((or milk)); 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 cups fried onions ((divided))

Holidays aren’t complete without a classic Green Bean Casserole! This delicious side dish can be made with frozen, fresh, or canned green beans.

overhead view of string green bean casserole in a glass casserole dish ready to serve

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Why You Will Love This Green Bean Casserole

It’s addictively delicious. There’s just something about this side dish that people can’t get enough of!
You can use frozen, fresh, or canned green beans. I love to use frozen since frozen vegetables are convenient and frozen at peak freshness, but use what works best for you!
It’s a classic holiday recipe. If you’re looking for an easy side dish to add to your holiday spread, you can’t go wrong with green bean casserole. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any time you want a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients Needed for This Bean Casserole

Ingredient quantities for this easy holiday casserole recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Condensed cream of mushroom soup
Frozen, fresh, or canned green beans: I prefer frozen green beans because they’re convenient and frozen at peak ripeness.
Heavy whipping cream (or milk): The classic recipe calls for milk, but I love using heavy whipping cream to make this casserole extra decadent! That said, if you’d like to make it less calorie-dense, switch to milk.
Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce: The classic recipe calls for soy sauce, but I was out once and used Worcestershire sauce instead, and I found that I preferred the flavor.
Pepper
Fried onions: I highly recommend using French’s Original Crispy Fried Onions. Any time I’ve tried using an off-brand, I’m not nearly as happy with them!
Optional mix-in: If you want to bulk up the casserole and add to the flavor, you can stir in shredded cheddar cheese (preferably freshly shredded for the best texture).

How To Make Green Bean Casserole

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

This casserole is ridiculously easy to make, so let’s get started!

In a large bowl, combine soup, heavy whipping cream, soy (or Worcestershire) sauce, and pepper.

overhead view of glass mixing bowl with cream of mushroom mixture ready to mix with beans

Stir in prepared green beans (see recipe notes) and 1 cup of the fried onions. If you’re adding cheddar cheese, add it at this step.

Some green bean casserole recipes split the fried onions evenly between the casserole and the topping. I like more in the casserole than on top of the casserole, but do what you prefer.

overhead view of green beans and french onions added to recipe in glass mixing bowl

Mix…

overhead view of glass mixing bowl with green bean casserole mixture tossed together and thoroughly combined

… and add the mixture to an 8″ x 8″ casserole dish.

overhead view of green bean mixture added to glass casserole dish and ready to be baked

Bake for 25-30 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Remove from the oven, stir the mixture, then sprinkle on remaining fried onions.

Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes until the fried onions are golden brown.

overhead view of French green bean casserole out of the oven and ready to be served

Serve and enjoy!

If you find yourself with leftovers the next day, this stuff tastes great reheated!

Easy Thanksgiving Sides

These green beans are great for any Thanksgiving foods menu. Here are some more Thanksgiving-friendly side dish recipes and appetizer recipes:

Buffalo chicken dip is a delicious starter for any holiday party. Friends and family will fall in love with it after just one taste! It is so popular that it will more than likely be the first appetizer finished at any party. It is great for a football game day food or any holiday gathering.
This southern-flavored easy sweet potato casserole will make you think you are serving a top-level dessert during the meal, and they will compliment you for culinary abilities!
Another huge winner when served as a holiday appetizer is these sausage balls. They will get eaten up almost as fast as the chicken buffalo dip.
Convert your family’s taste buds to this easy homemade cranberry sauce. Why eat canned when you can eat delicious and fresh!
Make a healthy Thanksgiving vegetable dish with this oven-baked vegetables recipe—a side you’ll find yourself making again and again for both family dinner nights and holiday gatherings.
Smokey, sweet, and sensational, this bacon and green beans side dish will be the big surprise at the holiday table!
The one stuffing recipe that can stand alone as a meal unto itself is this sausage stuffing recipe.
A corn casserole will also be a big hit for anyone who loves corn, creaminess, and yummy cornbread. When you put them together in this easy recipe, it is pure magic!

overhead view of buffalo chicken dip garnished with green onions and blue cheese crumbles — **Buffalo Chicken Dip**

overhead view of sweet potato casserole ready to serve with blue spatula — **Buffalo Chicken Dip**

Just look at that creamy deliciousness down there 😍

overhead view view of serving plate with portion of green bean casserole next to glass casserole dish with remaining casserole

Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes

Once you decide on your side dishes, next, you will need some holiday treats that are so good the compliments will be flowing. I’ve got you covered! Try one of these dessert recipes:

The Fall season kicks off with this classic pecan pie, a beloved classic during Thanksgiving. And perhaps you decide you want both of the classics? Then you’ll want to make this easy and delicious traditional pumpkin pie. The praise that is bestowed upon the makers of these holiday classics will be plentiful!
After you make this filling and fabulous pumpkin cheesecake you will be opening the door to flavors your family will request year after year!
When is it a good time to make a chocolate pudding pie? All seasons, all parties, and all gatherings work for this classic treat!
Do you need a time-saving dessert that delivers? Then make this delicious no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe!
Expose the pumpkin fans near you when you make these pumpkin bars with cream cheese and pumpkin cookies with chocolate chips. Pumpkin lovers cannot help themselves! And the cream cheese frosting is a treat by itself.
Another option for pumpkin lovers—pumpkin cheesecake fluff dessert will be a surprise to all of your guests. This fluffy pumpkin recipe will be the “new thing” that is requested year after year! It doubles as a fluffy dip or as a post-dinner dessert.

overhead view of half of baked pecan nut pie in a clear pie dish on a white countertop — **Pecan Pie**

sideview of slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top laying on a white countertop — **Pecan Pie**

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