A can ’ t-miss holiday side dish
Side dishes are just as important to a holiday meal as the main course . It ’ s perfectly acceptable to offer a few new and unique dishes on your holiday table , but guests likely will be expecting some tried-and-true classics as well .
Green bean casserole is a staple of many holiday dining tables . Alongside mashed potatoes and candied sweet potatoes , green bean casserole is a beloved holiday recipe — and it ’ s easy to make as well . This recipe for traditional “ Green Bean Casserole ,” courtesy of Campbell ’ s ® , can hit the right tone for guests who want a taste of holidays past this year .
Green Bean Casserole
Servings : 6
1 can ( 10½ ounces ) Campbell ’ s ® Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup or Cream of Asparagus soup 1 / 2 cup milk 1 teaspoon soy sauce 4 cups cooked cut green beans 1⅓ cups French ’ s ® Fried Onions ( divided ) shredded cheese ( optional )
1 . Heat the oven to 350 F . Stir the soup , milk , soy sauce , beans and 2 / 3 cup onions in a 1½-quart casserole . Season the mixture with salt and pepper .
2 . Bake for 25 minutes or until hot . Stir the bean mixture . Sprinkle with the remaining 2 / 3 cup onions .
3 . Bake for another 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown .
Variations : This recipe can be customized as one sees fit . Double up the amount of condensed soup if you desire a wetter casserole , or change the flavor by selecting a different flavor soup variety , such as Cream of Asparagus . You can add grated Parmesan cheese or shredded cheddar if you want a cheesy option . Some people prefer to use French-style green beans instead of the thicker cut variety .
Alternate cooking method : The traditional recipe has you cooking the casserole in the oven . However , if you have a large enough toaster oven , you can cook it in there to free up oven space ; otherwise , prepare the casserole as directed in a slow cooker and cook on low for around 3 to 4 hours , until tender . Then add the remaining onions and transfer the casserole to the oven to crisp up for 5 minutes . ( Check that the slow cooker crock is oven-safe ; otherwise , spoon the mixture into an oven-safe dish for the final baking and serving .) n
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