Jessica's Real Green Bean Casserole

Jessica's Real Green Bean Casserole
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    13

Elevate your holiday spread with this updated classic! Featuring crispy homemade fried onions and a rich, cheesy topping, this green bean casserole will be the star of your dinner table. Say goodbye to canned onions and hello to fresh flavor!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    31 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    568 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Homemade Fried Onions: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with a fork. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and pepper. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

03

Step

Dip each onion ring into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. (10 minutes)

04

Step

Carefully add the coated onion rings to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy, flipping once. (10 minutes)

05

Step

Transfer the fried onions to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool. Once cooled, roughly chop about half of the onions into smaller pieces for the casserole filling. Reserve the remaining onions for topping. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

07

Step

In a medium bowl, gently stir together the drained green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, and the chopped fried onions. (5 minutes)

08

Step

Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish. (2 minutes)

09

Step

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. (25 minutes)

10

Step

Remove from the oven and sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese and reserved crispy fried onions evenly over the top. (2 minutes)

11

Step

Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. (10 minutes)

12

Step

Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with a light sprinkle of paprika and freshly ground black pepper. (2 minutes)

For extra flavor, try using a combination of shredded Gruyere and Parmesan cheese on top.
If you don't have time to make homemade fried onions, high-quality store-bought crispy fried onions can be substituted, but the homemade version is highly recommended for superior taste and texture.
To prevent the fried onions from becoming soggy, make sure they are completely cooled before adding them to the casserole.
You can prepare the fried onions a day in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Orion Kovacek

    I added a little bit of garlic powder to the fried onions, and it was perfect!

  • Camila Kreiger

    The instructions were easy to follow, and the result was delicious!

  • Elliot Lakin

    This recipe is amazing! The homemade fried onions make all the difference!

  • Mossie Dickens

    So much better than the traditional recipe with canned onions!

  • Cole Glover

    I've never liked green bean casserole, but this recipe changed my mind!

  • Rollin Collins

    Everyone raved about this casserole! Will definitely make again.

  • Reta Zieme

    My family devoured this casserole at Thanksgiving!

  • Ignacio Wolff

    This is my new go-to green bean casserole recipe!

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