Classic Green Bean Casserole

Stirring Memories

5 from 1 vote

Classic green bean casserole is one of those beloved holiday staples that turns simple ingredients into pure comfort, combining tender green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and a crispy fried‑onion topping that delivers nostalgia in every bite. Its origins are surprisingly modern—created in 1955 by Dorcas Reilly at the Campbell Soup Company as a convenient, budget‑friendly dish for home cooks. Over time, it became a fixture on American dinner tables, celebrated for its simplicity, warmth, and unmistakable place in family traditions.

Prep Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings: 8 People

Course: Entree

Cuisine: USA

Calories: 72

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

4 cups cooked or canned green beans drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
¾ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
1½ cups crispy fried onions
½ teaspoon black pepper

Method

Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine green beans, soup, milk, sour cream, and pepper.
3. Stir in ¾ cup fried onions.
4. Pour into a casserole dish.
5. Bake 25 minutes.
6. Stir.
7. Top with remaining fried onions.
8. Bake another 5–10 minutes, until golden.

Notes

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