Green bean casserole is a classic holiday dish that brings comfort and joy to any table. This guide will walk you through creating a mouth-watering green bean casserole topped with crispy onions, perfect for serving 10 people.
Green Bean Casserole Topped with Crispy Onions
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Additional Time:
7 minutes
Total Time:
7 minutes
Ingredients
- For the Green Bean Casserole:
- 4 cups frozen green beans (thawed) or 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt (more to taste)
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions (divided)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- For the Crispy Fried Onions:
- 2 medium sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups buttermilk (for soaking)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (for coating)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Green Beans:
- If using fresh green beans, blanch them in boiling water for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp, then transfer them to an ice bath to stop cooking. If using frozen beans, simply thaw them.
- Make the Creamy Base:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour, stirring to coat the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for another minute.
- Gradually add the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and seasoned salt. Stir until well combined and thickened.
- Combine Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the green beans with the creamy mixture. Stir in 1 cup of crispy fried onions.
- Transfer to Baking Dish:
- Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for about 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Prepare Crispy Fried Onions:
- While the casserole is baking, soak the sliced onions in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain and toss the onions in flour until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the onions in batches until golden brown, about 5–10 minutes per batch. Season with salt after frying.
- Finish Baking:
- After the casserole has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven, top with remaining crispy fried onions, and return it to bake for an additional 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute low-fat milk and use less butter.
- Feel free to add other ingredients such as sautéed mushrooms or shredded cheese for added flavor.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time; just assemble it without baking and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 357Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 538mgCarbohydrates: 57gFiber: 5gSugar: 13gProtein: 11g
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