green bean casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/3 cups French fried onions, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large casserole dish, combine green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and milk.
3. Season with black pepper.
4. Pour into casserole dish.
5. Top with 2/3 cup French fried onions.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and onions are golden brown.
7. Top with remaining 1/3 cup French fried onions during the last 5 minutes of baking.

Notes

• For best results, use fresh green beans.
• If using frozen green beans, thaw completely and drain well.
• To prevent the casserole from drying out, cover loosely with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To add extra flavor, consider sauteing 1/2 cup of chopped onion or garlic before adding it to the casserole.