Homestyle Green Bean Casserole
This timeless comfort food combines tender French-style green beans, crispy fried onions, and creamy mushroom soup for the ultimate easy side dish. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or weeknight dinners, this microwave-friendly casserole delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort in just 15 minutes.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 98kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce can French style green beans, drained
- 1 2 7/8 ounce can French fried onion rings
- 1 10 3/4 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
Instructions
- Lightly grease a microwave-safe casserole dish for easy cleanup.
- Layer half of the drained green beans in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Sprinkle half of the French fried onion rings over the green beans.
- Repeat with remaining green beans and onion rings to create alternating layers.
- Empty the entire can of cream of mushroom soup on top of the casserole.
- Spread the soup evenly across the surface using a spoon.
- Cover tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap, turning back one corner slightly to prevent steam buildup.
- Microwave on reheat power level for 15 minutes.
- Carefully remove plastic wrap, watching for hot steam, and serve immediately.
Notes
Reserve some crispy onions to sprinkle on top after cooking for extra crunch
Fresh green beans can be substituted - blanch for 4-5 minutes before using
For oven preparation, bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes covered, then 5 minutes uncovered
Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated up to 24 hours before cooking
Add garlic powder, black pepper, or paprika to enhance flavor
Use reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup to control salt content
Casserole can be doubled for larger crowds using a bigger dish
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g