Creating a delicious Green Bean Casserole is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Green Beans: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for about 5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
3. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
4. Combine: Add the cooked green beans to the soup mixture and stir to coat the beans evenly.
5. Add Fried Onions: Gently fold in half of the French fried onions into the mixture for added crunch and flavor.
6. Transfer to Casserole Dish: Pour the green bean mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish, spreading it evenly.
7. Top with Onions: Sprinkle the remaining French fried onions on top of the casserole.
8. Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the onions are golden brown.
9. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible Green Bean Casserole effortlessly.