This Green Bean Casserole is made with tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with crispy French fried onions. It bakes until golden and bubbling, costs just $1.08 per serving, and has been a classic side dish on our Thanksgiving table for years.
After 14 years of developing recipes, I know the classic holiday side dishes are always worth perfecting. This casserole is one my family would notice if it were missing from the Thanksgiving table. My kids love the crispy fried onion topping, and I love that I can assemble it up to 48 hours ahead and bake it the day of Thanksgiving.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe!
- Budget Friendly — $6.49 total for a classic holiday side dish
- Assemble up to 48 hours ahead and bake the day of
- Only 5 simple ingredients
- Perfect for any holiday meal and weeknight dinner
- Ready in just 50 minutes with almost zero active effort
This casserole is one of my favorite Thanksgiving Recipes. It has amazing flavor and the crispy texture topping makes it a must every holiday.
We also make this easy crock pot green bean casserole recipe if you prefer a slow cooker cooker version. You may also love Chicken Green Bean Casserole, Cheesy Corn Casserole, Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Cheese or Green Been Bacon Casserole. You may even like this Scalloped Corn Recipe.
Ingredients
- Frozen green beans — the convenient year-round option that gives you consistent perfectly tender results every time. No trimming no washing no blanching required — they go straight from the freezer into the mixing bowl. Canned green beans work as a substitute — drain thoroughly before using. Fresh green beans work beautifully — blanch in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes then transfer to ice water before using
- Cream of mushroom soup — two standard cans give you the perfect amount of rich creamy sauce base. Do not add water — use straight from the can for the thickest most flavorful result. Cream of chicken soup works as a mild substitute. Our Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe gives an even richer result
- Milk — thins the condensed soup to the perfect creamy pourable consistency. Whole milk gives the richest result but any milk works
- Salt and black pepper — essential seasoning throughout. Always taste the sauce before adding the green beans and adjust — the cream of mushroom soup already adds significant saltiness so season carefully
- French fried onions — the most important ingredient in the entire casserole and what every family member reaches for first. Half goes into the casserole mixture for flavor throughout and half goes on top for that signature crispy golden finish. Always add the topping portion right before baking — never add ahead of time or they lose their crunch
How to Make Green Bean Casserole
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 – In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, ⅓ cup milk, salt and black pepper.
Step 3 – Stir in the cooked green beans and half of the french fried onions.
Step 4 – Pour this mixture in a baking dish.
Step 5 – Bake for about 30 minutes, stir the mixture and then top with the remaining crispy fried onions. Cooking time could vary.
Step 6 – Bake for 10 more minutes until hot and bubbling.
Step 7 – Serve and enjoy. It will smell amazing topped with parmesan cheese.
Tips for Success
- Never add the onion topping ahead of time. French fried onions absorb moisture rapidly in the refrigerator — always add right before baking for a truly crispy golden top
- Bake uncovered the entire time. Covering the casserole traps steam and makes the onion topping soggy instead of crispy — always bake uncovered from start to finish
- Stir before adding the final topping. Stirring at the 40-minute mark redistributes the sauce and ensures every green bean is evenly coated before the crispy topping goes on
- Let it rest before serving. Five minutes of resting allows the sauce to set slightly so the casserole scoops cleanly rather than running all over the plate
- Taste the sauce before baking. The cream of mushroom soup is already salted — always taste the mixture before pouring into the baking dish and adjust salt and pepper to your preference
How to Prepare Ahead of Time
This is the most practical holiday tip in this entire post — here is exactly how to do it:
Up to 48 hours ahead — combine the green beans and mushroom sauce mixture in the baking dish cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Do not add any French fried onions at this stage.
30 minutes before baking — remove the dish from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature. Add the first half of the French fried onions on top.
Baking from cold — add 10–15 extra minutes to the initial baking time since the casserole will be cold from the refrigerator. Watch for the sauce to be actively bubbling around the edges before adding the final onion topping.
Best result — making this the night before gives you a casserole that has had time for all the flavors to meld together overnight and is actually more flavorful than one assembled and baked the same day.
Potluck – Bringing This to a Gathering Prepare the casserole as directed, but stop before the final 10 minutes of baking (skip the last onion topping for now). Cover with foil, wrap the dish in a towel to help retain heat, and transport in an insulated bag or cooler. Once you arrive, top with the remaining onions and finish baking until hot and bubbly.
Variations and Substitutions
- Green Beans – Fresh or canned both work as substitutes for frozen. Canned green beans should be drained thoroughly before using. Fresh green beans should be blanched in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes then shocked in ice water and dried completely before adding to the casserole.
- Crispy Topping – French fried onions are the classic choice but panko breadcrumbs tossed with a tablespoon of melted butter give a lighter crunchier result. A combination of both is our favorite — onions for flavor and panko for extra crunch.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – Cream of chicken soup gives a milder less earthy flavor that kids sometimes prefer.
- Add Cheese – Stir 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the green bean mixture before pouring into the baking dish for a cheesy casserole that the whole family goes crazy for.
- Add Bacon – Stir 4–6 slices of cooked crumbled bacon into the mixture for a smoky savory twist — see our Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Cheese for the full version.
- Soy Sauce – Add 1 teaspoon of soy sauce to the sauce mixture for extra savory depth — readers of similar recipes consistently credit this small addition as the secret to making the dish taste even better.
- Nutmeg – Add a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg to the sauce mixture for a subtle, warm background flavor — a classic addition in some traditional versions of this dish.
Topping Ideas
- Parmesan cheese — sprinkle over the top before the final 10 minutes for a golden cheesy finish
- Crushed crackers — use crushed Ritz crackers instead of French fried onions for a buttery crumbly topping
- Slivered almonds — add alongside the onions for extra crunch and a nutty flavor
What to Serve with Green Bean Casserole
- Roast Turkey — the most classic Thanksgiving pairing. Green bean casserole has been on the American holiday table alongside roast turkey for generations
- Slow Cooker Turkey Breast — a smaller more manageable turkey option that pairs beautifully with this classic side
- Crock Pot Spiral Ham — serve alongside for a complete Christmas or Easter holiday spread
- Crockpot Mashed Potatoes — make in the slow cooker so the oven stays free for the casserole and the turkey
Storage and Freezer Instructions
Refrigerator
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. The onion topping will soften during storage but can be refreshed by reheating in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes uncovered
Freezer
- Freeze the casserole without the French fried onion topping for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator then add fresh onion topping and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until heated through and the topping is crispy
Reheating
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warmed through — or reheat the entire casserole uncovered in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes until hot and bubbling. The oven method gives a significantly crispier onion topping than the microwave
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — assemble without the French fried onion topping cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Add the first half of the onions right before baking and add 10–15 extra minutes to the bake time since the casserole will be cold.
Frozen green beans are the most convenient and give the most consistent result — canned beans work well if drained thoroughly and fresh beans give the most vibrant flavor if you have time to blanch them first.
Canned green beans were not drained thoroughly enough or the cream of mushroom soup was diluted with too much milk — always drain canned beans completely and use only ½ cup of milk for the right creamy consistency.
Yes — use our Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup as a direct substitute for a from-scratch version that is richer and more flavorful than the canned version.
Always add the topping right before baking never ahead of time and always bake uncovered — moisture is what makes the topping soggy so keeping it away from the casserole until the last possible moment is the key.
Yes — double all the ingredients and use a 9×13-inch baking dish instead of a smaller casserole dish. Add about 10-15 extra minutes to the initial bake time before adding the final onion topping.
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Easy Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 24 oz Frozen Green Beans
- 2 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup
- ½ cup Milk
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
- 6 oz can of French Fried Onions
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt and pepper.
- Stir in the green beans and half of the french fried onions.
- Pour this mixture in a casserole dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stir the mixture and then top with the remaining french fried onions.
- Bake for 10 more minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Everyone loved this recipe and it’s so easy!!!! thank you so much!
Susan – I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you so much for sharing and for the positive review!
I receive some of your recipes but want more!
Awwww!!! Thank you so much Bettina! That means so much to me! I hope you check out my main website eatingonadime.com and find more recipes you would like to try!
I make this every Thanksgiving. My family loves it. Your recipes are delicious. Mary Jean Massaro.
Mary Jean – I’m so glad everyone loves it. Thanks for commenting!
We love this with canned green beans. Much better texture in our opinion.
Delicious made for easter
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Becky. Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for the positive review.
So easy – so yummy.
I’ve made this for years and love it!
Thank you so much Deanna! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for the positive review!
I might try this in the crockpot too. I usually put out a buffet because it’s difficult to count on everyone being on time! The recipes you’ve given for the ham, potatoes and now the green beans makes an easy day for me! Now I just need a crock pot dessert lol! Thanks so much!
Woohoo! Thank you Sydne! I do have a crock pot green bean casserole recipe and I have a ton of crock pot dessert recipes I hope you check out!
I am always looking for easy dishes for church potluck meals. This one is on my list!
yes!
Made this
This casserole has my favorite tastes all together. It’s great with smoked sausage.
I have made this green bean casserole many times EXCEPT I prefer to make it my 4qt slow cooker. To avoid all the moisture I place a bunch of paper towels under the lid while it’s cooking on low. And I wait to add the crunchy onions until right before serving so they stay crunchy. I also love the fact that the casserole stays hot during the entire meal. This recipe is a keeper for me, thank you!!! ML
I have made this green bean casserole many times EXCEPT I prefer to make it my 4qt slow cooker. To avoid all the moisture I place a bunch of paper towels under the lid while it’s cooking on low. And I wait to add the crunchy onions until right before serving so they stay crunchy. I also love the fact that the casserole stays hot during the entire meal. This recipe is a keeper for me, thank you!!! ML
I have made this recipe numerous times. The only thing I have added to the recipe was chopped green onions. It tastes amazing!
Thanks for sharing Jill. I’m sure the addition of the onions is amazing in this recipe.
Yes, yes and yes.Love the ease and a favorite of all!
Thank you so much Lisa!
Love this. Ì used two cans of French style green beans instead. Great recipe!
What size cans of cream of mushroom soup? The big cans or the little cans? Thanks I bought the big ones but I hope it’s ok for either size!
I use the 10 ounce cans of cream of mushroom soup for this recipe.
I use can green beans in this quick & easy green bean casserole . It’s very good, thanks for sharing. ? Love your recipes & I enjoy checking out your new recipes sent in gmail
Thank you Sally!
This is an easy and delicious recipe. I used frozen cut green beans and steamed them stovetop for 5 minutes. Used to make this many years ago for Thanksgiving and added it back this year. My family wants it every year now!
So glad your family loves it.
How does cooking time change if I use fresh green beans opposed to frozen?
The cooking time will remain the same.
How many cans of green beans for 18 servings please
I would use 5 cans of green beans for 18 servings.
If you are using frozen green beans do you cook them first?
No you do not have to cook them first.
Just trying to find something different , seems I cook the same thing the same way every way . So I’m hoping for a different taste but still good !
Yes this is great but you might also like some of our other versions. Try Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Cheese or Cheesy Green Bean Casserole Recipe.
This is a very simple recipe.
I Hate to tell you how long I have been making some form of gbc, but probably longer than you have been born. Always a favorite for my family. I loved the simplicity of this recipe. I added the cup of sharp cheddar you advised and a dash of good soy. We enjoyed it immensely!
This is a favorite of mine and my husband!
I did use the canned green beans. Maybe a holiday favorite now.
Looks so good! I like to add a tsp of soy sauce.
My Thanksgiving job! What a hit
You can’t go wrong with this classic dish! I love to double this recipe on Thanksgiving!
I’m the only one in the family who does mushrooms so never made it but want to try it next time with the cream of chicken soup since my family loves green beans, it should be a hit. Thanks
Catherine
Great side for my turkey especially for a group that does not like green beans.
Made this on Thanksgiving…I’m not a fan of green beans in general, but everyone seemed to like it.
Delicious
Can’t have thanksgiving without GBC!
I used this recipe for the green bean casserole on Thanksgiving and they were delicious!!!
I’ve made this numerous times throughout the year. There’s no reason to wait til a holiday to make it ??
Made it !! So great and all was gone .
One of my faves!!!
We made this to take to my sisters dinner, my first time making it. I don’t eat it but family really loved how I crunched French onion in it before I cooked more potatoes n top. It was a great hit!
Honestly, I am not a fan. However my grandkids love it. So I always make sure it’s on the holiday tables. This is an easy recipe. They love it!
A nice twist on a classic thanksgiving side. Everyone went for seconds!
My go to recipe ?
My kids love this recipe! We like to make it more than just for the holiday menu.
Always a hit!
A wonderful recipe that has been a part of our holidays every year for years! Can’t go wrong with a good green bean casserole.
Make this all the time. Love it and honestly, so does my family. It is so easy to put together, especially if I need to do it ahead of time.
Yum, have to try this!
We make this every Thanksgiving and it comes out great.
will try this receipt
Love this recipe, I make it every year for Thanksgiving and at times thru the year.
Family favorite.
Tried and true, never disappoints! Yummy to our tummies!!
This came out perfectly!! Everyone loved it??
One of my favorites
Yummy I had to use canned and still excellent!!!
Always a good idea for the holidays!
I made this the day before. Wonderful!
I love green bean casserole
We always have green bean casserole at Thanksgiving! The whole family loves it!!
Green bean casserole is one of our staples for Thanksgiving And we love it
I actually made this recipe for Thanksgiving. My husband loved it and everyone else seemed to like it also. I did add a dash of worcestershire sauce to it also.
This is easy to put together and it’s one of my favorite holiday recipes! I also like to make it for any of our big family dinners.
Got try this
My family would love this x
Thanks x
Not a fan of green bean casserole, but may try with cream of chicken instead of mushroom
Made this and my son absolutely loved it…
This is a tried and true old-fashioned green bean casserole. It’s my son’s favorite and the only one he will eat.
I love green bean casserole
I’m not a fan of green bean casserole but recipe sounds easy.
Yummy!
I love this recipe, so much better than what I usually make
This is a favorite in our house and this is exactly how we make it
Love this recipe so much! One of mine & my mom’s all time favorites!
My absolute fav!
My absolute fav! I add bacon and cheese as well, so delicious!
Again my room mates recipe. pretty much what you do
I make for myself with red onion, mushroom and veggie cheese
e topped it with his filling and baked as one
Green beans are great with anything.
?? our Thanksgiving dinners aren’t complete without this side dish! My whole family loves it! ??
Our Thanksgiving dinner wouldn’t be complete without this side dish! My whole family just loves it!
Love this recipe! Made it for an event at my church and everyone loved it!
My son lives beans so will be giving this one a try in the near future
Best and easiest recipe ?
I love this recipe for green bean casserole .its one of my favorite dishes.itsdelious.I make it several times a year.
I have made this green bean casserole, several times, it’s one of my favorite dishes.I make times a year.delious
I forget how easy this is to make ! Thanks for the reminder ?
We have this every Thanksgiving. It is my husband’s go-to recipe!
I made a green bean casserole one time. As for myself, I did not like it. Can’t remember if family did. It was basically almost same recipe. I know it is very popular for the holidays. I did not like the taste of the onions.
I personally don’t like green bean casserole, but my family loves it! We make this for all our big family dinners.
Not a fan of this. I fixed green beans with bacon and onion.
I used fresh green beans. I didn’t prepare it ahead of, just did it the day of. It was a little time consuming doing fresh but it was well worth it!
So delicious and so yum as a left over as well
Not a fan but your dish sure looks good.
Best Green Bean Casserole!
I make this every year! It’s not a Thanksgiving meal without greenbean casserole.
One of my favorite and easy dishes to make!
Absolutely love green bean casserole
So easy and delicious
I always buy double the amount . The first batch disappears. Day after I have to make another! My family loves the onion rings so much I put double the amount on top. Several hands take away my onion rings once I put them on my green beans.
I have also made this to go with Turkey, pork chops and chicken. ALWAYS a winner.
Fantastic side dish for the holidays (I’ll be making this casserole when it’s not Thanksgiving or Christmas) because I love it
I have never thought of putting some of the french onions IN the green beans! Genius! Puts a whole additional flavor to it!
Yummy every time! Even the people who say they don’t like mushrooms, love green bean casserole!
A family favorite!! We make this every year.
Love this. I use the frozen beans as well.
My favorite side dish! I like to put onion and garlic for seasoning.
I make the green bean casserole nearly every holiday but I use cream of celery soup because my son is allergic to mushrooms. Really good recipe and super easy.
I love this sooooo much!!! It is one of my favorites!! ??
Patsy Staub
I make green bean casserole every Thanksgiving and even during the year, one of our favorite side dishes
I make your crock pot green bean casserole and my family loves it.
I enjoy this recipe once or twice a year!
Good combination of ingredients. Thanks
I’ve made this several times and it’s always a hit.
I made it exactly by your recipe and it was so so… good first time making it this way…..
It’s not a holiday meal without Green Bean Casserole. May think about prepping it ahead of time to save space and time in the kitchen.
My son, who is disabled, makes this every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is his favorite side dish.
I made it this year! Everyone loves it, and such an easy recipe! Thank you!
Family favorite! Yum!
One of my favs!
I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I have tried this before and it’s AMAZING!!! Thank you
Yes anther classic that tasted fabulous
So delicious family totally enjoyed the recipe!
It’s a classic
I had never made this in the crockpot may need to try it. My daughter in law’s favorite.
My daughter inlaw usually makes this but I make it on small batches when it’s my husband and I. Love the crispy onions on top
Green beans casserole is one of my favorites. I never liked it at first until I had to learn how to make it in middle school. I like to add fresh or canned mushrooms to mine. I’ve had great memories making/eating this dish. My favorite is when my grandma added way to much pepper one year for Thanksgiving everyone joked about it and we still talk about it.
I made this but instead of mushroom soup I used cream of chicken soup ( consentrated). I don’t like mushrooms. The family loved it
So good!
I grew up in a home with a mom who did not make green bean casserole. I think if I had been I probably would’ve liked the vegetable a whole lot sooner! I have to be honest I have been known to make this as a main course.
I’m not a fan of green beans but I still might try this one
I love green bean casserole, but I am the only one in my family who does.
My family loves this green bean casserole! It is SO easy to cook and tastes so yummy. We don’t have any left overs!
Recipe is quick, easy and flavorful.
such a timeless holiday classic and one of my all time favorite dishes for potluck gatherings
The best veggie hotdish that their is.
Have made this before, everyone likes it but me. Just not crazy over Cream of Mushroom soup
I made this for Thanksgiving but I add a little Velveeta to it as well.
No i did’nt make looks good but want 2 try it tho
No i did’nt make it but looks really good
Love this recipe- we freeze our garden beans every summer and use them for this recipe year round
Exactly how we make ours! I will have to try the cheese though, Big cheese loving family, so they might truly appreciate it. 🙂 Thanks for the suggestions and for sharing your talent with all of us.
My sister made a delicious green bean casserole this year!
Classic and the love the early prep tips. 🙂
Sounds delicious!
I love green bean casserole. This recipe reminds be how easy it is to make and that I should make it more often.
We love the green bean casserole.
This is a classic green bean casserole recipe and my go-to for any gathering. Always requested and perfect for any generation’s tastebuds! 5 stars all the way ***** ??
Me personally don’t care for green bean casserole but my son loves it.
This was a crowd pleaser. I will have to make a bigger batch next time just so I can have some leftovers!
I’m not a fan of green bean casserole.I have family who does so I will share the recipe with them!
My family loves green bean casserole. I personally am not a fan.
I love making this recipe several times a year not just holidays!
Love this recipe, one of my fav holiday sides
My family loves Greenbean casserole it’s there favorite. It’s and Excellent dish.
I make this every year. With most of my cooking, I use fresh/frozen veggies. But for this? Always canned
I love green bean casserole. We just had it for Thanksgiving.
Always a favorite! They used to have cheddar fried onions but can’t find them anymore. I add cheese!
One of my daughters favorites
This is a hit in my house. I don’t eat it because of the cream of mushroom soup but everyone loved it. Nice and creamy with that great crunch on top.
One of my favorites made at thanksgiving still have leftovers.
Personally not a fan of green beans casserole
I do homemade cream of mushroom due to the msg I have developed a allergy to it
I add Swiss cheese into the green beans and a little on top and then pour on the fried onions. So good. Love this. It’s my sister’s favorite every year.
Family favorite for sure
I’ve always used the classic Campbell’s recipe and this is very close. I was a little nervous about frozen green beans and how that would change the flavor profile or thickness but it turned out almost exactly the same. Quick, easy and my kids absolutely loved it so you can’t ask for mor.
This is a favorite at our house! We love it!
Yummy n so easy!
Instead of green beans I use broccoli. Kids love it.
I change out the milk for cream cheeses and pour it over.
Not a big green bean casserole fan. Thanks!
I did this for a church gathering and they all raved about it
I like this dish but for some reason didn’t make it this year. It was kind of a not so happy thanksgiving
This is made at my home every Thanksgiving and Christmas! Sometimes in the middle of the year we love it so much.
Mmm this is how I make mine every time!
I make mine this way but I use cream of celery instead of mushroom. I don’t like mushrooms.
So yummy! This is a staple for our holiday dinners (and non-holiday dinners, too!)
This is a family favorite. I love this warmed up the next day even better. It is always popular as a casserole for a holiday potluck at the office and stays warm in the slow cooker.
Happy eating,
Linda
So easy and delicious….never any leftovers!
My kids love these green beans. We make them though out the year.
Our family loved this! Super easy and very tasty:)
Made this for Thanksgiving and it was delicious. This is the recipe I will always follow because I never could get it to the consistency I wanted before using this recipe!! Thanks
My mother In law passed last sunday, and she was always the one to make this but thank God I found your recipe! It came out amazing 🙂 thank you. You helped me more then you know!!
Easy and delicious
My family loves this recipe!
We love green bean casserole in our family!
Green bean casserole is always a must at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. Delicious
One of my favorite recipes!
You can’t go wrong with a good green bean casserole.
I’ve made this this past 2 years for our Thanksgiving Lunch at work and I make it in the crockpot and it turns out so delicious. As a matter of fact when my son saw me putting it together he was upset that I wasn’t making it for our dinner that night. We love green bean casserole
Took your advice and added cheese to this traditional recipe…. husband loved it!!!
I love green bean casserole. I use fried onion rings. I break some up and mix in, then I cover the top of baking dish with them and bake for 35 minutes.
I made this but used fresh green beans, made my own homemade cream of mushroom soup and fried fresh sliced onions up. Tastes a lot better than frozen beans and canned soup That’s for sure. That’s one of the dishes my kids always ask me to bring.. and one of the first things to disappear!!
Family favorite!
My family loves green bean casserole we add cheese to the top.
Such a classic. Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without it. Recipe comes together so easy. Which is important when you have so much to do when preparing dinner for a crowd. This recipe is always a hit. Only downside is…. There’s never left overs!
I personally do not like green bean casserole but everyone else enjoyed it.
I have never been a fan of green bean casserole, but have never tried this recipe. I will give it a try.
We make this at least once a month. Everyone loves it.
Loved this recipe
A must have at all holiday meals. Make for everyone of them
This is a must in our home. It came out so good , thank you.
Super simple recipe, quick to prep ahead. Only complaint is you might want to let it sit/cool for about 20 minutes to start to solidify a little bit but it will still be piping hot .
This is a must in our home! Such an easy recipe!
My family of grown children never would eat green beans so I never tried the casserole. I think I’ll try it for myself to eat and see if my grandkids will try .
One of my favorites make it every year
I make this every year the exact way but I use canned green beans instead of fresh. Green bean casserole is one of my favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
This is a staple dish in our family. We have it every Thanksgiving.
I’ve never made this however I’ve heard a lot of people love it. I think I’ll give this one a try.
My daughter loved this !
I use this recipe
My daughter fixed this. Yummy!
I will pass this recipe on since it was delicious.
This is a staple in our house every Thanksgiving
So delicious I add more crispy onions on top than suggested lol
Make this every year. Its my SIL’s favorite side. He loves it. This year I used cream of chicken rather than mushroom since mom is allergic. It was really good!
The joke at our house was always “if anyone shows up at the door with a green bean casserole, don’t let them in” . I won’t be making this.
The best Thanksgiving traditional recipe. Im “assigned” to make this every year and it’s always my pleasure. ??
Delicious! This is a staple of mine for every holiday! I never knew to stir it up before adding the additional onions on top. Great idea!
Love this recipe!
I have made this it was a hit, everyone loved it!
My mom made it this year and added extra mushrooms that she had sautéed. It was delish!
My favorite side dish on Thanksgiving
My favorite casserole!
love green beans , but family not a fan of casseroles.
I try to make my own cream of mushroom soup due to msg issues. Love greenbean casserole
No one in my family likes green bean casserole, so I make green beans the way my Granny did. Fresh green beans cooked with chopped bacon and I sprinkle a few funions on top for crunch.
I have never made or eaten green bean casserole!
Love making this, used cream of cheddar for a cheesy alternative!
My girls do not like mushrooms so instead of cream of mushroom soup we add cream of chicken. We omit the soy sauce and add more crunchy fried onions or garlic salt for flavor. They are picky eaters and don’t like a lot of veggies but will eat green beans this way so it is made often.
I make this every year and I mix in shredded cheese ?. One of my family favorites!
This is exactly how I make mine using the canned green beans. I love it!
I normally don’t add the milk to my green bean casserole and have to have it every Thanksgiving and Christmas
My mom use to make green beans with mushroom soup all the time when I was kid. We never had the onion on top. I forgot about beans like this. Will have to try with the onions. Looking forward to the extra twist. Thanks for the idea.
Sometimes I add cheese to my green bean casserole. You should try it
We all love this recipe (well all except our 50 year old son who still not eat anything with butter, cream or. Sour cream). However, I don’t make it for Thanksgiving I will just make it on a whim any time of the year.
This is the recipe I use EXCEPT I truly hate mushrooms. I have tried them every way possible. I really want to like they, but, nope, no way at all. I use Cream of Celery or Chicken. Such a great flavor side dish with those yummy onions on top.
I use a sour cream base instead of the canned soup it was actually really good
I make this every Thanksgiving.
I love green bean casserole, but we don’t always have it. One year I tried a healthier version, with fresh green beans, no mushroom soup, but fresh mushrooms and slivered almonds—I don’t remember the substitute for the soup, but my boys didn’t like the healthier version as much.
We make it multiple times throughout the year
My family loves my green bean casserole, that I named Damn Beans. I am not a fussy cook and like things simple. To make this, all you need is drained bacon bits with mushrooms, chez whip and green beans. Mix it all together and keep it warm in oven. Easy and yummy.
Going to make this for the 2nd time. Always use cream of chicken instead. May have to try cheese this time.
Green Bean Casserole is always on our Thanksgiving menu!
We have green bean casserole every year for Thanksgiving (we have 3 family dinners so that’s a lot of casseroles). I like to add a little extra French Fried onions and mushrooms to mine. I also like to use cracked pepper vs. ground.
We love green bean casserole it’s a staple side of our Thanksgiving. When I make it I add fresh mushrooms and chopped onion.
Great recipe
Green bean casserole is a standing request from my father on the holidays and, of course, I’m always happy to make them for him. One thing I always do is add a small can of mushrooms. We love mushrooms and I like to incorporate them into my recipes when I get the chance. Try it!!
Always make this for Thanksgiving!! I love to add shredded cheddar cheese to mine, makes it even more delicious!!
I do not make green bean casserole because i am the only one who would eat it.
I also add a couple slices of American cheese. I just tear it into small pieces and shove it all around. Once the casserole is heated, I store it all up before putting the fried onions on top. Gives it a creamy cheesy boost. A friend passed that tip on to me in college and I’ve been doing it ever since.
We love this casserole! I use my garden green beans(frozen) and add grated white cheddar!
Come on you gotta have green bean casserole to be Thanksgiving. The only change I make is adding Bella mushrooms and topping it with sliced almonds. I just never liked the canned onions which others feel is a MUST !!!
I love this recipe. I substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken. I’m not a fan of mushrooms but I love green bean casserole. The substitution is delicious.
I like to add sauteed onions in the green bean portion also. And, no, not every year.
Green bean casserole is something I only discovered when I moved to NC from NY 19 years ago. I use canned beans and mix some of the crispy onions into the bean mixture as well as putting them on the top. It’s yummy the day of and definitely as a leftover.
We always have green bean casserole at the holidays. It’s a must, ? yum.
We love GBC! we make it every year and add some cheese 🙂
I like to saute my green beans with garlic & bacon for a few minutes for a little extra flavor.
I always use cream of celery because my people don’t like mushrooms
This dish is mandatory at the table, per my BF! He LOVES IT!! I am not so smitten with it, I will have one serving and I am happy. My boys aren’t fans either but luckily, my bf and his family are so we don’t end up having to waste.
As for the recipe, I have seen many different versions some use worcestershire some do not. I always add a little to mine. I tried to healthy it up a bit one year, and I used fresh green beans, and there was a revolt so I use the canned now all the time. I also added some chopped bacon to the green beans and that was a hit. I add it if I have it, leave it out if I don’t. It’s not a deal breaker.
I make this recipe every year and every year my husband still hates mushrooms so that’s more for me to eat!! It’s a win, win!
I sometimes add either Worchestershire Sauce or Soy Sauce. Also a little garlic.
It’s either me or my mom that makes the green bean casserole every year
I put cheese in my green bean casserole. And we make it every year
If I were to make this the day before Thanksgiving and reheat it in the oven the day of, how long should I heat it at and how long? Tia
I would just make it the day before, but not cook it. Then on Thanksgiving just cook it according to the directions.
This is a really good tasting recipe, and the simplicity was amazing. I would highly recommend that others make this for dinner. I did add some extra dried onions to the top because I like that crunchiness. I was also out of milk, so I added the correct amount of mixed Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk. To my surprise there was not a noticeable difference.
Do you leave the green beans frozen or do you cook them first. Do you use French green beans or cut green beans
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I left the green beans frozen and I used cut green beans but french green beans would work great too!
So easy and so much better than most recipes! Usually this is the dreaded dish no one wants but was a huge hit!
Used this for Thanksgiving & everyone loved it.