Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner

Easy Green Bean Casserole is the ultimate comfort side dish. After making this for countless family dinners, I’ve discovered the trick to perfectly crispy onions and a creamy, not watery, sauce. The warm, cozy aroma will make your home feel like a cozy winter cabin. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump to the recipe card. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Roasted Strawberry Basil Ice Cream with a Lime Twist and Moist Banana Bread Brownies with Chocolate Chips.

What You'll Need for Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 lbs fresh green beans
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Optional: Fresh parsley, for garnish

How to Make Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner

1. Prepare green beans: Trim and cut green beans into 1-inch pieces. Boil or steam until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the sauce: In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked green beans until well coated.
3. Assemble the casserole: Transfer green bean mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with crispy fried onions.
4. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

Storing & Reheating Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare green beans and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.

Freezing Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner

Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of cream of mushroom soup.
• Best substitution: Substitute canned green beans for fresh if needed.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is watery, cook the green beans longer or add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh green beans
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup crispy fried onions
• 2 tbsp butter

Seasonings

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Toppings

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare green beans: Trim and cut green beans into 1-inch pieces. Boil or steam until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Make the sauce: In a large bowl, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir in cooked green beans until well coated.
3. Assemble the casserole: Transfer green bean mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with crispy fried onions.
4. Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of cream of mushroom soup.
• Best substitution: Substitute canned green beans for fresh if needed.
• Make-ahead: See storage notes for make-ahead tips.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the casserole is watery, cook the green beans longer or add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze unbaked casserole for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight before baking.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: Prepare green beans and sauce up to 1 day ahead. Assemble and bake just before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 170
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 700mg
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sat. Fat: 4g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe for Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!