Cookbook:Green Bean Casserole
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Cookbook | Ingredients | Recipes | Midwestern cuisine
| Green Bean Casserole | |
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| Category | Casserole recipes |
| Servings | 4 |
| Time | 45 minutes |
| Difficulty |  |
Green bean casserole was invented in 1955 by the Campbell Soup Company. It has since become a popular Thanksgiving side dish in the United States.
There are many basic recipes for green bean casserole. Here is one example:
Ingredients[edit]
- 1 can (approx. 14.5 ounces) French-style green beans, drained
- 1 can or jar (approx. 15 ounces) small whole onions, drained
- 2 Tablespoons diced drained pimiento
- 1 can (10¾ ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Topping[edit]
- ¼ cup fine bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Procedure[edit]
- In a lightly buttered 1½-quart casserole, combine green beans, onions, diced pimiento, and mushroom soup.
- Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over the top of the casserole.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Serves 4.
Alternative recipe[edit]
Ingredients[edit]
- 8 cups cooked green beans
- 1 cup milk
- 2⅔ cups (canned) French fried onions, divided into 2 equal portions
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 10¾-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Procedure[edit]
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Stir beans, milk, ½ of onions, pepper, soup, and soy sauce in a 3-quart casserole.
- Bake until hot, about 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle top with rest of onions.
- Bake another 5 minutes.
Tips, Notes, and Variations[edit]
- Cream of mushroom soup may be regular or reduced sodium.
- If you love cheese, substitute ½ cup shredded cheese for the soy sauce.
- ½ cup of chopped red bell peppers will make it very colorful.
