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Green bean casserole recipe for Thanksgiving

Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Author: Olivia Ross
This green bean casserole is a creamy, crunchy classic that's perfect for the holidays or any comforting meal. Choose between a quick classic with canned soup or go all out with a rich, homemade mushroom sauce—either way, it's deliciously satisfying and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

Green Bean Options

  • 2 cans cut green beans 15-ounce cans, drained
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed
  • 4 cups frozen green beans

From-Scratch Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms cremini or button
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk or cream whole milk, half-and-half, or heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme

Classic Shortcut Sauce

  • 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5-ounce cans
  • 0.75 cup milk

Toppings & Mix-Ins

  • 2 cups French-fried onions divided
  • 6 strips beef bacon cooked and crumbled (Optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack (Optional)
  • 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Green Beans. Blanch fresh or frozen beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, transfer to ice water, then drain and pat dry. If using canned beans, simply drain.
  • Create the Sauce. For from-scratch, sauté mushrooms in butter, add garlic, stir in flour, and whisk in milk. Add soy sauce and thyme, then simmer. For classic, mix soup and milk in baking dish with seasoning.
  • Assemble the Casserole. Combine beans with sauce and half the onions. Add bacon or cheese if using. Mix gently to coat.
  • Bake. Spread in baking dish, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 mins. Top with remaining onions and bake 5 more minutes until crispy.

Notes

  • To prepare ahead, assemble the casserole without the topping and refrigerate up to 2 days.
  • Add topping just before baking for maximum crunch.
  • Freeze unbaked casseroles for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat leftovers at 350°F until warmed through.
  • Pat green beans dry before mixing to avoid watery sauce.
  • For a gourmet topping, mix panko with butter and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword homemade green bean casserole, Thanksgiving casserole
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