French’s Green Bean Casserole (2024)

French’s green bean casserole has been a holiday favorite for years! It has color, texture, and delicious flavor.

If you’re hosting a dinner over the holidays and need a vegetable dish that won’t disappoint, this recipe for French’s green bean casserole is perfect. It’s easy to pull together and is ready to enjoy in just 45 minutes.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• green beans
• sharp cheddar cheese
• French’s Crispy Fried Onions
• condensed cream of mushroom soup
• milk
• Worcestershire sauce
• Italian seasoning
• garlic powder
• salt
• fresh black pepper

How to Make Green Bean Casserole

• In a bowl whisk together the condensed soup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and black pepper until thoroughly mixed. Gently stir in the milk and cheese. Add the green beans and gently toss until combined.
• Pour the mixture into a 9×9” casserole pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with additional black pepper if desired.
• Bake at 350°F uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with crispy onions. Bake for an additional five minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips and Tricks

• For fresh green beans: trim the beans and then blanch them in boiling salted water for about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process and the beans will retain their vibrant green color. Drain the beans and set them aside.
• For frozen green beans: thaw the beans before using.
• For canned green beans: Use two- 14.5 oz cans. Drain the beans before using.
• Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days.
• Leftovers can be reheated in a microwave or regular oven. To re-crisp the onion topping, use a toaster oven.

How to Make It Ahead of Time

• Bake and refrigerate: Let the beans come to room temperature after baking. Cover the dish with foil or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. Reheat the beans in the oven until warm throughout.
• Without baking first: Prepare the green bean casserole as per the directions but do not bake. Cover the dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Remove from the fridge and bake.

Can I Freeze Green Bean Casserole?

Freezing green bean casserole is not recommended because the casserole can become soggy. Instead, the green bean mixture can be added to a pan, covered with foil, and frozen for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to serve, bake the green bean mixture from frozen for about twice the amount of time indicated in the recipe or until it’s hot and bubbly throughout.

Why Is My Green Bean Casserole So Soupy?

There may not be enough flour or cornstarch in the sauce. If making the casserole on the stovetop, sprinkle some flour or cornstarch on the green beans as they cook or make a slurry and add it to the green beans until the mixture has thickened. Another reason for a watery casserole is the green beans may not have been fully cooked before baking.

How Do You Thicken Up Green Bean Casserole?

If the sauce isn’t thick enough, transfer it to a pot or a skillet and sprinkle it with flour or cornstarch, stirring often until thickened. You can also make a slurry and add it to the sauce as well. Watch it carefully to ensure it doesn’t burn.