Easiest Green Bean Casserole Recipe | ~ Texas Homesteader ~ (2024)

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A mandatory part of all our family holiday traditional meals is RancherMan’s Green Bean Casserole. He admits that it’s ridiculously easy to make. No complicated instructions here – this is the EASIEST green bean casserole ever!

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Family Holiday Traditions

Special family holidays like Thanksgiving & Christmas require two non-negotiable dishes to be provided from RancherMan & me:

It’s requested that I bring my desserty dish that I make with cherry pie filling, whipped topping, crushed pineapple, and my own quick homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk.

Sometimes I add chopped pecans if there are no allergies to work around. We’ve named the dessert ‘Cherry Shtuff’.

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Also on the must-have menu is RancherMan’s Famous Green Bean Casserole.

Now I’m not exaggerating here, those dishes are NON NEGOTIABLE. We can bring other dishes to the gatherings if we like as long as these two specialties are included!

I’ve already shared my Cherry Shtuff recipe with you dear readers, but I’ve recently had several requests to share RancherMan’s most-requested dish. Today’s the day!

Simple Green Bean Casserole Ingredients

First he brings out the few simple ingredients that his recipe requires:

      • Canned green beans (he uses french-cut style),

      • Cream of mushroom soup,

      • French’s Fried Onions.

Now it’s tradition that he uses this awful, ugly green casserole dish to make it in. We have others but this is the only one he will use.

Can you say “1960’s Avocado Green”? (groan…)

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I’ve tried to sneak it out in the Goodwill pile on more than one occasion. But I’ve now resigned myself that this ugly dish will be stored in my kitchen cabinets ad infinitum to be used twice a year, every year, without fail. LOL

Green Bean Casserole Comes Together Fast

Now with lightning speed he assembles his dish:

    • Drain one can of green beans and add to the casserole dish

    • Add the second can of green beans without draining

    • Stir in cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 of the fried onions

    • Place the casserole in the oven that’s been preheated to 350 degrees for about 15 minutes

    • When it’s hot & bubbly add the rest of the French’s fried onions to the top

    • Return the dish to the hot oven until lightly browned

(I should note here that I much prefer making my own Homemade ‘Cream-Of’ Soup.

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But there’s no way I’m not gonna get in RancherMan’s way or touch his recipe! LOL)

Simple Yet Delicious Green Bean Casserole

Anyway – Voila! RancherMan’s Green Bean Casserole!

It’s not made complicated by various fru-fru ingredient additions. And it’s absolutely delicious in its simplicity.

When we gather for the holidays, everyone brings a dish so we always have lots of food.

Sometimes if we’re lucky we can bring back home a small leftover serving of my cherry shtuff dessert or a smidge of another dish we brought.

But there are never (read NEVER) any leftovers of RancherMan’s green bean casserole.

Yeah, it’s that good.

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RancherMan’s Simple Green Bean Casserole Recipe

And now, without further adieu, here is RancherMan’s much-requested green bean casserole recipe:

Did you make this dish? Pleaserate the recipein your comment below!

RancherMan's Green Bean Casserole Recipe

French-cut green beans, cream of mushroom soup and french-fried onions make a delicious holiday dish - green bean casserole. #TexasHomesteader

CourseSide Dish

CuisineAmerican

Keywordcasserole, cream of mushroom soup, french cut green beens, french fried onions, green beans

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 10 People

Author www.TexasHomesteader.com

Ingredients

  • 2 14.5 oz cansGreen Beans- we like French-Cut style
  • 110 oz canCream Of Mushroom Soup
  • 1 6 oz pkgFrench Fried Onions

Instructions

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees

  2. Drain only one can of green beans and add to casserole dish. Add remaining can of green beans without draining.

  3. Stir in 1 can cream of mushroom soup and about 1/2 of the container of french fried onions. Stir gently to incorporate.

  4. Place casserole into preheated oven and heat until thoroughly heated and barely bubbling. (about 15 minutes)

  5. Remove casserole dish and sprinkle remaining fried onions on top of casserole. Return casserole to oven until the top is lightly browned (about 5 minutes)

~TxH~

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FAQs

How do you keep green bean casserole from being soupy? ›

The Casserole Is Too Soupy

Don't worry, there's a relatively easy and quick fix that will help soak up the excess liquid: Make a slurry of flour or cornstarch in liquid (broth or water) to help thicken it up and then cook it for a bit longer.

Why is my green bean casserole so liquidy? ›

Green bean casserole should have a nice thick sauce that coats the green beans—it should not resemble soup. One common cause of a watery casserole is not adding enough thickener, such as flour or cornstarch, to your sauce.

Which is better frozen or canned green beans for green bean casserole? ›

When I make green bean casserole, I skip canned beans all together. Frozen green beans are the best green beans to use for green bean casserole.

Is green bean casserole good for constipation? ›

Supports digestion: The high fiber content in green beans helps maintain a healthy digestive system by promoting regular bowel movements and preventing constipation.

How do you thicken runny green bean casserole? ›

Start making a slurry, a tool for thickening sauces, by whisking a small amount of cornstarch or flour with water or broth. Whisk until there aren't visible lumps. It should be thick but drizzly in consistency. As you constantly stir, add small amounts of the slurry to the filling.

How do you make a casserole less liquidy? ›

Make sure you mix a solution of cornstarch and water cold, and then add it to your hot dish. Same can be said for flour. A flour and water paste (desk or wasteland spoon of flour then upload cold water until it is a liquid paste) delivered to the casserole will thicken it.

Does green bean casserole thicken as cool? ›

The casserole will thicken as it cools. If the casserole is notably soupy at the end of the 25 minutes, add in a cornstarch slurry before you top it with the remaining French onions.

How many cans of green beans equals 4 cups? ›

✿ 4 cups of green beans is about 1½ pounds fresh or 16 ounces frozen or 2 cans (15 ounces each) drained.

How do you thicken green beans? ›

Flour or Cornstarch Thickening:Mix 1-2 tablespoons of flour or cornstarch with equal parts water to create a smooth paste. Stir the paste into the simmering green beans. Allow the mixture to cook for a few more minutes until it thickens.

Can you overcook green bean casserole? ›

Overcooking the beans won't just drain them of their appealing color, but it will also make them too soft and mushy, resulting in a less appetizing casserole.

Should you drain and rinse canned green beans? ›

Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40%. But taking just a few extra minutes is key to getting the most benefit. First, drain beans in a colander for two minutes. Then rinse the beans under cool running water for 10 seconds.

Do green beans have laxative effect? ›

Beans contain a fibre-like starch that can increase your stool's transit time in the colon. Aside from its mild laxative effect, they also help balance the good and bad bacteria in your gut. A cup of beans may provide more fibre than a lot of leafy greens.

Are green beans good for your colon? ›

Protect Gut Health

The fiber in green beans helps to keep your digestive system healthy and running smoothly. If you have a digestive disorder like irritable bowel syndrome, however, certain types of fiber can do more harm than good, leaving you with gas, bloating, and intestinal discomfort.

How do you fix soupy beans? ›

To thicken the broth in bean soup, you can try the following methods:
  1. Mashing a Portion of Beans: Gently mash a portion of the cooked beans against the side of the pot. ...
  2. Addition of Cornstarch or Flour: Create a slurry by mixing equal parts cornstarch or flour with water. ...
  3. Use of Potato Flakes or Mash.
Apr 15, 2016

How do you make canned green beans not soggy? ›

Here are some tips to help you cook canned green beans without making them mushy:
  1. Drain and rinse the beans: Drain the liquid from the can and rinse the beans with cold water to remove any excess sodium and to stop the cooking process.
  2. Cook quickly: Cook the beans quickly over high heat.
Feb 17, 2023

How do you thicken sauce with beans? ›

Take a can of beans with a cup of hot stock from the soup and blend together until smooth, then add back to pot. Or cook beans with soup and puree the entire soup, beans included. Beans add great fiber and protein, as well!

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