Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

a close up of a spoonful of homemade green bean casserole, the full casserole dish in the background

Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This classic green bean casserole features tender green beans and crispy fried onions wrapped in a creamy sauce. Whether you want to serve this on a regular weeknight or for your family holiday meal, this recipe is the perfect classic variation the whole family will love!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Campbell's Green Bean Casserole, Classic Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Green Bean Casserole Recipe, Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 219kcal

Ingredients

4 lb green beans (fresh or canned)
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp garlic
4 cups onion toppers (we like to make our own homemade onion toppers!)

Instructions

If Using Fresh Green Beans

Snap and cut the green beans. Boil in salted water until tender.
Drain the green beans and continue with the recipe.

For Casserole

Melt the butter on low heat. Add the flour to the melted butter and mix until well combined.
Slowly add milk, mixing in between each addition until smooth. Turn the heat up to medium-low and continue stirring until the mix thickens to a custard consistency.
Add the spices and mix well. Remove the finished roux from the heat.
In a large casserole dish, add the green beans. Pour the roux over the beans and mix until all the green beans are coated.
Top with fried onions and bake at 350° for 35 minutes.

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