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Green Bean Casserole Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole Recipe Campbell’s green bean casserole recipe crockpot is a comfort food dish that evokes warmth and nostalgia. This dish has been a holiday staple for decades, a family dinner mainstay, and a potluck contribution. Its creamy interior, savory flavor, and crispy topping qualify it as a style of crowd-pleaser that never goes out of style. This article will explore the history, ingredients, step-by-step recipe, variations, and tips to perfect this beloved dish. Whether you’re a master chef or a neophyte in the kitchen, this guide is here to help you serve the ultimate Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole.

A History of Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole

Campbell Green Bean Casserole was invented in 1955 by Dorcas Reilly, a Campbell Soup Company test kitchen home economist. The idea was to write a quick, simple recipe that would use pantry staples and be easily executed by home cooks. The result was a simple yet green bean casserole, a delicious mix of green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crunchy fried onions. The dish has since become a Thanksgiving and Christmas staple for millions of American families.

The enduring appeal of the recipe is its simplicity and flexibility. It calls for only a few ingredients, most of them common pantry items, and can be adapted to fit various tastes and dietary restrictions. Today, Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole is a perennial classic that remains as relevant as ever and gets people gathering around the dinner table.

The Heart of Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole

• Simple to Make: This casserole is ideal for busy cooks, with only a few ingredients and minimal prep time.
• Crowd-pleaser: Its creamy, savory, crunchy components will please a lot of different palates.
• Adaptable: It can be easily modified to suit different ingredients or dietary restrictions.
• Nostalgic: The dish reminds you of holiday gatherings and warmth, which makes it a classic for holidays and family gatherings.

The Ingredients for Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole

The classic recipe for Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole contains just five ingredients:

• Green Beans: Use fresh, frozen, or canned green beans. Fresh green beans add a lovely crunch, while canned or frozen beans are convenient.
• Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup: This is the secret ingredient that makes the casserole its creamy, savory base.
• Milk contributes to density and creates the ultimate consistency for the sauce.
• Seasoning sauce: Add to deepen the umami flavor of the dish.
• French’s Crispy Fried Onions: These add a nice crunch and flavor to the topping.

How to Make Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole Step by Step

Here’s how to make the classic Campbell Green Bean Casserole in detail:

Ingredients:

• 1 (10.5 oz) can Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cans (14.5 oz each) green beans, rinsed
• 1 1/3 cups French’s Crispy Fried Onions

Instructions:

How To Perfect Your Green Bean Casserole

• Use Fresh Green Beans: Use fresh green beans for a brighter flavor and a crisper texture. If using fresh, blanch them in boiling water for three to four minutes before adding them to the casserole.
• Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup—Or, if you want a homemade taste, make some cream of mushroom soup from scratch using fresh mushrooms, butter, flour, and milk.
• Cheesy Up: Stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese with the soup mixture for a richer flavor.
• Spice It Up: Sprinkle some garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika for added zing.
• Make It Ahead: You can assemble the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate. Bake it just before serving.
• Crispy Topping: Add the fried onions for the last 5 minutes of baking to keep them crispy.

Different Forms of Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole

But while the tried-and-true version is a favorite, there are many ways to customize it to fit your taste or your dietary needs:

• Cheesy Green Bean Casserole: Mix in 1 cup of shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or parmesan) .to the soup mixture for a gooey cheesy twist.
• Bacon Lovers’ Casserole: Cook 4 to 6 slices of bacon until crispy, crumble, then add to the casserole or use as a topping.
• For a gluten-free version: Substitute gluten-free cream of mushroom soup and gluten-free fried onions.
• Vegan Green Bean Casserole: Use a vegan cream of mushroom soup from the grocery store or make your own, use plant-based milk, and use vegan fried onions.
• Spicy Casserole: For some heat, stir in a splash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the soup mixture.
• Herbed Casserole: Fold in chopped fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley, etc.) for a fragrant twist.

Why This Recipe Works

Campbell’s Green Bean Casserole is true beauty in its simplicity and delicate balance of flavors and textures. The creamy mushroom soup holds the green beans together, and the crispy fried onions give it a satisfying crunch. It is relatively simple to make and requires no specialized skills, making it awesome for beginner and pro chefs. It can be customized endlessly, so it never gets stale.