Green Bean Casserole

This is a really fast main- or side-dish. It can be made on the stove top or in the oven, which makes it versatile!


Ingredients
canned green beans*
cream of mushroom soup*
fried onions
black pepper, to taste
spices^ (optional)


Directions for stovetop
1. Combine green beans and soup in medium or large saucepan. Cook thoroughly on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
2. Add pepper and other spices.
3. Add fried onions over casserole just before serving. -OR- Pour mixture in a baking dish, spread fried onions on top, and broil for 20-40 seconds to get crispier onions.

Directions for oven
1. Combine green beans, soup, and any spices in a bowl.
2. Pour into a baking dish.
3. Cook at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.
3. Five minutes before the planned baking stop time, pull out the casserole. Top with fried onions and bake for remainder of the time.


*The amount of beans and soup depending on how you like the consistency of your casserole. We made it with six cans of beans and three cans of soup (I think).

^Some spice options could include: onion powder, italian seasoning, garlic powder, and season salt. Use your imagination and nose to test out your favorite combinations! We made it with the pepper only.