If you're using fresh green beans, rinse them well and trim the ends. You can also cut them into 1-inch pieces for easy serving.

For frozen green beans, simply thaw and drain them to remove excess water.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce.

Add a sprinkle of garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until everything is well incorporated. This will give your casserole that smooth and creamy texture everyone loves.

Add the green beans (either fresh or thawed frozen) to the sauce mixture and stir to coat them evenly. If you’re adding cheddar cheese, mix it in here for a cheesy twist.

Pour the green bean mixture into a greased baking dish (a 9x13-inch dish works perfectly).

Spread it out evenly and top with a generous layer of French fried onions. This is what will create that beautiful crispy topping.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Place your casserole in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the onions are golden brown and crispy.

For extra crunch, add a handful more fried onions in the last 5 minutes of baking.

Once your casserole is out of the oven, let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

The creamy, savory goodness paired with that crispy topping will have everyone coming back for seconds!

If you’re making this dish ahead of time, feel free to assemble it the day before and refrigerate it. Then, when it’s time to bake, just pop it in the oven—no stress!