taisen's green bean casserole. Drain the beans and save the broth for another use. Combine cream of mushroom soup, half-and-half, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then add the cooked green beans, diced ham, shredded cheddar cheese, and store-bought crispy fried onions. Creamy mushroom sauce surrounded by tender green beans, topped with the crunchy flavor of French's Crispy Fried Onions make this holiday casserole an instant classic.

This green bean casserole is made with cream of mushroom soup, for a reliably creamy taste and crispy fried onions for plenty of crunchy topping every time. Make our easy Green Bean Casserole even easier by pulling it together the day before, then pop it into the oven before the big meal. Add the green beans, mushroom soup, onion rings and House Seasoning to taste. You can have taisen's green bean casserole using 14 ingredients and 13 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of taisen's green bean casserole

It's 1 packages of of frozen green beans or fresh if you prefer.
It's 2 of to 3 cans of cream of mushroom soup.
You need 1 packages of of fresh mushrooms or canned.
You need 1 packages of of bacon.
It's 1 of onion.
You need 1 of bacon bits if you like.
It's 1 of butter. 1/2 to 1 stick for the green beans and about 1/2 to mix later.
Prepare 1 of milk for the mixing part. just need enough to help make it creamy.
It's 1 of salt to taste.
You need 1 of pepper to taste.
You need 1 of garlic powder to taste.
Prepare 1 packages of of French onions for the topping or you can substitute with crackers or anything else.
It's 1 of mozzarella cheese ( about 2 to 3 handfuls).
Prepare 2 cup of of mild cheddar cheese.

This traditional casserole made with cut green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onions is the perfect addition to your holiday table. A casserole is an easy-to-prep, classic American comfort food. Serve one of the best variations on green bean casserole at your next holiday. Place green beans and soup in a large microwave-safe bowl.

taisen's green bean casserole instructions

take the frozen green beans and put them in a pot with some water, butter ( 1/2 to 1 stick) , bacon bits if desired and a few sprinkles of salt and pepper. cover the pot. put the heat on medium and bring to a boil. cook until you prefer soft or just slight crisp. if using fresh do as you normally do them. the bacon bits can be omitted.
while the green beans are cooking fry up the bacon. you can do it crispy or softer depending on your taste. set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
slice or chop up onion and mushroom. fry the mushroom first in a little butter, garlic, salt and pepper. add onion around the last 5 to 10 minutes of cooking the mushroom..
pre heat oven to 350.
when the green beans are finished drain them. put them into a casserole dish..
add butter and milk to the green beans. stir. you only need enough to help the cream of mushroom soup to stick and be creamy. you can always do less and add more if needed to desired thickness.
if there is any liquid in the mushroom and onion drain. add them into the green beans. stir.
add the cream of mushroom soup. one can at a time stirring after each one. this is where you decide on how soupy this will be..
add in bacon. you can break it up into small pieces or leave it in longer strips. mix or just lay strips on top.
cover with foil and stick it in the oven for about 20 minutes.
pull it out. uncover sprinkle both cheeses. re cover and put it back in the oven for about 15 minutes..
pull it out again. uncover add french onions on top and bake for just a few minutes..
serve with dinner.

Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with French fried onions and remaining cheese. The iconic green bean casserole is reworked with the flavors of French onion soup -- caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. With a slotted spoon or tongs, quickly transfer green. In medium bowl, combine beans, milk, soup, pepper and ½ can onions. Smitten Kitchen's green bean casserole is entirely homemade, so it's a bit of a project compared to the classic French's version.