Best Southern Green Bean Casserole Recipes
A classic Southern green bean casserole with creamy mushroom soup, tender green beans, and crispy fried onions.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Oven-safe dish
- Steamer insert
Ingredients
Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cup Cremini Mushrooms sliced thinly
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon low sodium, chicken
- 1 tsp Bragg's 24 Herb Sprinkle Seasoning
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 tsp cornstarch or Xanthan Gum
Other Southern Green Bean Casserole Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans trimmed and steamed until tender (~4 minutes)
- 1 tsp Bragg's 24 Herb Sprinkle Seasoning
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese low-moisture, shredded (or cheddar, Italian Blend, Monterey Jack)
- 1 cup French fried onions divided (half baked, half added after baking)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions, mushrooms, and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are tender (~10 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Turn the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining mushroom soup ingredients and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the steamed green beans and cook until the soup reduces and is thick and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and half the French fried onions.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
- Top with additional French fried onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, try using a mix of cheeses or adding crispy bacon bits.