Classic Green Bean Casserole: A Quick Thanksgiving Side Dish

A cherished Thanksgiving tradition, this side dish combines fresh green beans, a luscious mushroom sauce, and crispy onion topping for a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will elevate your holiday feast. The preparation time for making Green Bean Casserole is approximately 10-15 minutes. This includes trimming the green beans, blanching them, preparing the creamy sauce, and assembling the casserole. Once assembled, you’ll need to bake it, which takes an additional 30-35 minutes. So, in total, you should allocate about 45-50 minutes for both preparation and cooking before your Green Bean Casserole is ready to be served at your Thanksgiving meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/3 cups French-fried onions

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 4-5 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately plunge them into ice water to stop the cooking process. This helps retain their vibrant color.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the condensed cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper.
4. Stir in about 2/3 cup of the French-fried onions into the soup mixture.
5. Combine the blanched green beans with the creamy soup mixture, making sure the green beans are well coated.
6. Transfer the mixture to a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the mixture is heated through.
8. Remove from the oven and top the casserole with the remaining French-fried onions.
9. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the onions are golden brown and crispy.
10. Serve the green bean casserole as a delicious and classic Thanksgiving side dish.

This Green Bean Casserole is a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving table, combining the freshness of green beans with the rich and creamy mushroom sauce. Enjoy!