green bean casserole recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/3 cups French fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic powder.
5. In a large bowl, combine cooked green beans, mushroom mixture, cream of mushroom soup, and milk. Season with black pepper.
6. Pour mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Sprinkle with French fried onions.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and onions are golden brown.

Notes

• For a crispier topping, bake uncovered.
• To speed up the process, use frozen green beans (no need to blanch).
• Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• A serrated knife is recommended for cutting the green beans.