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    Green Bean Casserole

    BY: Ben Rayl PUBLISHED: 14 Nov, '22 UPDATED: 14 Nov, '22 Leave a Comment

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    5 from 2 votes
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    If you're looking for the best green bean casserole that is easy to make in just 30 minutes and has a delicious creamy flavor, you've come to the right place! A classic green bean casserole is made with fresh green beans, mushrooms, and onion in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese.

    Green bean casserole featured

    This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving it as a side dish or main course.

    Contents
    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🍽 Key Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make
    • 💭 Cooking tips
    • 📖 Recipe Variations
    • 🥗 What to serve with
    • 🙋 Frequently asked questions
    • 🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating
    • 🍳 Related casserole recipes
    • 👪 Serving size
    • 📋 Recipe

    🌟 Why this recipe works

    This green bean casserole recipe is so easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.

    The baked recipe is made with tender green beans sauteed with mushrooms and onions in parmesan cheese and creamy mushroom soup sauce. 

    It's a delicious way to incorporate more greens into your diet, and because it is versatile, you can even add other greens, like broccoli and spinach, or combine them with meat, like chicken, pork, or beef.

    If you love creamy recipes with chicken, don't forget to check out our 20 easy cream-of-chicken recipes. You'll find many delicious easy chicken recipes to make at home, from soup to casserole and even burritos.

    This green bean casserole is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal or family dinner. It can also be served as a main course if you're looking for a vegetarian option. And it's so quick to prepare - you'll want to make it again and again!

    So if you're looking for an easy and delicious green bean casserole recipe, look no further.

    🍽 Key Ingredients

    This green bean casserole is made with staple pantry ingredients and a skillet.

    Green beans casserole ingredients

    Butter - You'll need a small amount of butter to sauté the onions and garlic.

    Garlic and onion - These ingredients are common for adding flavor to other ingredients.

    Mushrooms - The mushrooms add a delicious earthy flavor and bulk to the casserole.

    Fresh green beans - The star of the show! Be sure to use fresh green beans for the best flavor and texture.

    Chicken broth - The chicken broth helps to thin out the sauce and add a little bit of salty flavor.

    Cream of mushroom soup - A can of condensed cream of mushroom soup adds creaminess and depth of flavor to the sauce.

    Parmesan cheese - Parmesan cheese not only adds flavor but also helps to thicken the sauce.

    Substitutions

    Green beans

    Fresh green beans are preferred to achieve that crunchy, tender texture, but frozen green beans or even canned green beans will work as a substitute.

    Cream of mushroom soup

    If you don't have the cream of mushroom soup on hand, you can use a can of condensed cream of chicken soup that I used to make my hashbrown casserole or cream of asparagus soup as a substitute.

    Parmesan cheese

    Instead of parmesan cheese, you can use grated cheddar cheese or Colby.

    🔪 How to make

    This green bean casserole recipe could not be any easier to make. Simply sauté the vegetables in a skillet, then combine all the ingredients and bake it to perfection!

    Preparations

    • Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
    • Wash and cut the ends from the green beans.
    • Wash and slice the mushrooms.

    Cooking instructions

    Step 1
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius)

    Step 2
    Set a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.

    Step 3
    Add the chopped onions and mushrooms to the hot skillet and cook for several minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat.

    Add the chopped onions and mushrooms to the hot skillet

    Step 4
    Combine the chopped green beans and chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for 8 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain the liquid.

    Combine the chopped green beans and chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil

    Step 5
    Mix the canned soup, the cooked green beans, the Parmesan cheese, and the mushroom mixture in a bowl. Combine well and season with salt and pepper.

    Mix the canned soup, the cooked green beans, the parmesan cheese, and the mushroom mixture in a bowl.

    Step 6
    Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and spread the green bean mixture evenly in the baking dish.

    Spread the green bean mixture evenly in the baking dish.

    Step 7
    Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly.

    Step 7 bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly.

    Step 8
    Remove the casserole from the oven and serve with chopped green onions or crispy onions.

    Step 8 remove the casserole from the oven and serve with chopped green onions or french-fried onions.

    💭 Cooking tips

    Consistency

    If you like your green bean casserole on the thinner side, add an extra ½ cup of chicken broth to the recipe. For a thicker casserole, add an extra ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.

    Green bean casserole serving

    📖 Recipe Variations

    If you're looking for some extra crunch or flavor to add to the green bean casserole recipe, we have you covered with these 3 great variations.

    Chicken and bacon green bean casserole

    Cut 1 chicken breast into small cubes and 6 slices of bacon and cook them in the skillet for 8 minutes until golden brown, then set aside. Follow the cooking instructions and combine the chicken and bacon with everything else before spreading it in the casserole dish.

    Cream cheese green bean casserole

    Add 4 ounces of softened cream cheese to the creamy mushroom sauce and green beans and stir until well combined. Then top the casserole with ½ cup of shredded cheddar cheese and bake it until the cheese is melted.

    Green bean casserole with crispy fried onions

    For a little extra crunch, mix ½ a cup of crispy fried onions into the green bean mixture and then sprinkle another ½ cup on top before baking.

    Green bean casserole serving

    🥗 What to serve with

    Classic green bean casserole is the perfect side dish for many main courses like stuffed mushrooms. Here are three recipes that would be great served alongside green bean casserole. Including my beef shank recipe.

    Roasted potatoes

    These roasted potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They're seasoned with garlic and rosemary, then roasted to perfection.

    Mushroom soup

    If you have leftover mushrooms, then making a comforting Hungarian mushroom soup is perfect for pairing with casserole dishes. And if you want to try other soups, we have 35 easy soup recipes with few ingredients for you to choose from.

    Fried cabbage

    Southern-fried cabbage is a popular southern dish that is easy to make and goes great with green bean casserole. This recipe is flavored with bacon, onion, and garlic, then fried until the cabbage is tender.

    🙋 Frequently asked questions

    How do I know when the green beans are done?

    You want the green beans to be tender-crisp, which means they should still have a little bite to them. The larger green beans will take longer than the smaller French-style green beans to cook.

    Why are my green beans mushy?

    If you overcook the green beans, they will become mushy. Be sure to cook them for only 8 minutes in boiling water before adding them to the casserole dish. And if you're using canned or frozen green beans, you can skip boiling them and just mix them with the other ingredients.

    Green bean casserole serving

    🧊 Storing and ♨️ reheating

    Once the green bean casserole has cooled completely you can store and reheat the leftovers for another day.

    Fridge - Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and place them in the fridge for up to 4 days.

    Freezer - Place the leftovers in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.

    Reheating - When you're ready to reheat the leftover casserole, bake it in a preheated oven at 350F for 10 minutes until hot and bubbly. You can also microwave the leftovers for 2 minutes in a microwaveable bowl.

    🍳 Related casserole recipes

    If you're looking for other casserole recipes to try, here are 20 of the best rice casserole recipes and 35 breakfast casserole recipes that will be sure to please.

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    👪 Serving size

    This green bean casserole recipe serves around 6-8 people. The recipe is great for feeding a crowd because it can be easily doubled or tripled. Same as my broccoli salad. It's also perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Give it a try, and let us know how you like it!

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    Green Bean Casserole (with Crispy Onions)

    If you're looking for the best green bean casserole that is easy to make in just 30 minutes and has a delicious creamy flavor, you've come to the right place! A classic green bean casserole is made with fresh green beans, mushrooms, and onion in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving it as a side dish or main course.
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    Course: Casserole, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 53kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons Butter
    • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
    • ½ cup Onion - finely diced
    • 8 ounce package Button mushrooms - sliced
    • 3 cups Fresh green beans - ends removed and cut in half
    • 3 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
    • 10.75 ounce can Low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese - grated
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

    Instructions

    Preparations

    • Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
    • Wash and cut the ends from the green beans.
    • Wash and slice the mushrooms.

    Cooking instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (170 degrees Celsius)
    • Set a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
    • Add the chopped onions and mushrooms to the hot skillet and cook for several minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic, cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat.
    • Combine the chopped green beans and chicken broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook for 8 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain the liquid.
    • Mix the canned soup, the cooked green beans, the Parmesan cheese, and the mushroom mixture in a bowl. Combine well and season with salt and pepper.
    • Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and spread the green bean mixture evenly in the baking dish.
    • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly.
    • Remove the casserole from the oven and serve with chopped green onions or French-fried onions.

    Notes

    Consistency
    If you like your green bean casserole on the thinner side, add an extra ½ cup of chicken broth to the recipe. For a thicker casserole, add an extra ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin C: 7mg

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