Campbell's Green Bean Casserole is a holiday staple, tender green beans baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crisp onions. An easy, dependable favorite that always finds its place on the Thanksgiving table.
Easy Campbell's Green Bean Casserole (Creamy, Crispy, Perfect Every Time)
This classic Campbell's Green Bean Casserole is everything a holiday side dish should be, simple ingredients, quick prep, and that creamy, nostalgic flavor everyone looks for at Thanksgiving. Using Campbell's cream of mushroom soup gives the casserole its signature texture, holding the tender green beans and crispy onions together in a rich, comforting sauce that always feels like the holidays. It's the kind of easy, dependable recipe that families return to year after year.
For me, this easy Campbell's green bean casserole is the definition of holiday comfort. It bakes in the oven in minutes, needs only a handful of pantry staples, and fits right in with any Thanksgiving dinner or festive gathering. Whether you're hosting or bringing a dish to share, this green bean casserole with cream of mushroom soup is always one of the first sides to disappear, people just naturally go back for seconds.
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⭐Why You'll Love My Recipe
- Simple Yet Elegant: This green bean casserole is simple, yet feels special. With just a few easy-to-find ingredients, it's perfect for both busy weeknights and holiday feasts. It's quick to make but comforting enough to feel like a treat.
- Prep Ahead: This casserole is great for prepping in advance. You can put it together the day before and bake it when you're ready. Plus, it freezes well for busy nights or last-minute gatherings.
- A Hit Every Time: With its crispy onions, creamy sauce, and soft green beans, this dish is sure to impress. It's a crowd-pleaser, whether it's for family dinners, holidays, or potlucks!
🧾Ingredients
You'll find the exact measurements in the recipe card, but here's a closer look at a few of the ingredients and why I use them.
- Green Beans: I like to blanch fresh beans until just tender, they stay bright and have a little bite, but frozen beans work well too.
- Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup: The creamy base that makes this casserole so rich and familiar, and it ties everything together.
- Milk & Seasonings: A quick mix that keeps the sauce smooth, savory, and perfectly seasoned for a holiday side.
- Crispy Fried Onions: The golden topping that makes this casserole unforgettable, I fold some into the mix and save the rest for crunch on top.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
You can find the complete printable recipe with measurements below, but for now, here's a quick overview of how it goes:
1. Boil the green beans in salted water for 8-10 minutes, then drain well.
2. In a 6x8.5-inch (16x22 cm) baking dish, mix cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
3. Add the beans and toss with ⅔ of the fried onions, coating everything evenly.
4. Bake at 175°C (350°F) or 155°C (311°F) fan for 20 minutes, top Campbell's Green Bean Casserole with remaining onions, and bake 5 minutes more until golden and crispy.
💭My Tips for Recipe Success
Blanch the Beans Just Right: I like to cook them until they're just tender because they hold their shape better in the oven and don't go soft.
Keep the Onions Crunchy: I always save the last layer of onions for the very end so they stay crisp instead of getting soggy.
Storage: I let the casserole cool completely, then cover it well and refrigerate. When I reheat it in the oven, the crunch comes back beautifully.
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Recipe
Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 can Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 120 ml Milk
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 500 g Green Beans - Fresh
- 250 g Fried Onions
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook for 8-10 minutes until just tender, then drain well and set aside.
- In a 16x22 cm (6x8.5-inch) baking dish, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add the blanched green beans to the dish and toss gently so they are well coated in the sauce. Sprinkle two-thirds of the fried onions over the beans and mix them in so they're evenly distributed with the sauce.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) or 311°F (155°C) fan-assisted, and bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, scatter the remaining fried onions evenly on top, and return to the oven for 5 minutes, until the topping is golden and crispy.
- Serve hot as a comforting Thanksgiving side.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Sandra says
This French bean casserole is absolutely divine! The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. A must-try for any bean lover.