This Classic Green Bean Casserole features tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce. It's a staple holiday side dish for a reason!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr10 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of july, bacon, casserole, green beans, mushroom, thanksgiving
Servings: 10servings
Calories: 239kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
8oz.thick-cut baconchopped
1medium yellow onionthinly sliced
8oz.sliced mushrooms
2tspminced garlic
210.5-oz. cans cream of mushroom condensed soup
1Tbspsoy sauce
½cupmilk
1cupshredded Monterey Jack cheeseI used Cabot
1tspkosher salt
1tspblack pepper
414.5-oz. cans cut green beans, drained
1½cupsfrench-fried onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spray a 9”x13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set dish aside.
Using a deep, large skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Leave 1 Tbsp of bacon grease in skillet.
Place skillet over medium heat and add sliced onions. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, or until onions begin to soften.
Add the mushrooms and continue sauteing, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 more minutes, or until mushrooms begin to turn golden brown.
Add garlic, stir and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.
Add the condensed soup, soy sauce, milk, cheese and cooked bacon (from above); stir until well combined. Cook, stirring often, until cheese has fully melted.
Add salt, pepper and green beans; stir until well combined.
Transfer green bean mixture into prepared baking dish.
Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and top with fried onions. Continue baking for 5-7 more minutes, or until onions are golden brown. Remove from oven and serve hot.