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The Original Green Bean Casserole

Adapted from the original Campbell's Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Campbell's.

"The holiday side dish that defined mid-century entertaining."

Prep 10 min Cook 30 min 6 servings
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The Original Green Bean Casserole

The Story

Created by Dorcas Reilly in the Campbell’s test kitchen, this recipe was originally known as 'Green Bean Bake.' It was designed to be a quick, reliable side dish using pantry staples that were readily available to post-war American suburbanites. It eventually became the most requested recipe in the company's history.

From the back of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup — since 1955

Ingredients

  • 1 can (10.5 oz.) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 1 dash black pepper
  • 4 cups cooked cut green beans
  • 1 1/3 cups French's® Fried Onions

Directions

  1. 1

    Stir the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.

  2. 2

    Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling.

  3. 3

    Stir the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining onions.

  4. 4

    Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.