What makes this green bean bake stand out is how it brings together convenience and flavor without much fuss. You can use frozen green beans, pantry staples and a microwave — or go the oven route if you prefer the classic method. Either way, it comes together in minutes and hits the table ready to serve up that old-school comfort.
Yes, you can make a green bean bake in the microwave
Here’s a great new way to make the good old green-bean-bake! Campbell’s Soup and Ripe Olives from California have teamed up to bring you this update on a classic recipe.

Golden green bean bake recipe (1987)
Ingredients
- 1 (10-3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Golden Mushroom, Cream of Celery or Cream of Chicken Soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Dash pepper
- 2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen cut green beans, cooked and drained
- 1/2 cup sliced olives
- 1 can (2.8 ounces) Durkee French-Fried onions
Instructions
Microwave oven directions
- In a 1-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine soup, milk, soy sauce and pepper. Stir in green beans, half of the olives and half of the onions. Cover.
- Microwave on HIGH 7 minutes until hot, stirring once during heating. Top with remaining olives and onions. Makes 6 servings.
To double recipe: Prepare in 2-quart casserole. Microwave 11 minutes.
Conventional oven directions
- In 1-1/2 quart casserole, combine soup, milk, soy sauce and pepper. Stir in green beans, half of the olives and half of the onions.
- Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes or until hot. Top with remaining olives and onions. Bake 5 minutes more.
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