Classic Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 slices of bacon, optional
• 1/4 cup of finely minced onion, optional
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup of whole milk
• 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 4 cups of cooked green beans
• 1-1/3 cups (more or less) of French fried onions (like French's), divided

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray; set aside. Saute the bacon and onion in a skillet just until onion is tender and bacon fat rendered, about 5 minutes. Pour off excess bacon drippings, reserving for another use.

Stir in the soup, milk, soy sauce, and pepper until well blended. Add the green beans and 1/4 of the French fried onions; turn out into the casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle top of casserole with remaining fried onions, using more or less as desired. and return to the oven for about 5 minutes longer, or until onions are lightly browned.

Serves about 6 - Double or triple for the holidays!