Best 8 Classy Green Bean Casserole Recipes

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Craving a comforting and elegant side dish that elevates your holiday feast or everyday meal? Look no further than this exquisite Green Bean Casserole. This classic dish gets a classy makeover with a luscious homemade mushroom sauce, premium French-fried onions, and a touch of white wine. Alongside the main recipe, this comprehensive guide offers variations for a creamy vegan version, a gluten-free option, and a traditional rendition made with canned cream of mushroom soup. Whether you prefer a rich and decadent casserole or a lighter, healthier choice, this collection of recipes guarantees a delightful green bean experience. Get ready to impress your family and friends with an unforgettable green bean dish that combines flavors and textures in perfect harmony.

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CLASSIC GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Tender green beans are tossed in a delicious creamy sauce, cheese, crispy onions, and baked with even more crispy onions until hot and bubbly.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups frozen cut green bean (defrosted)
10 ½ ounces cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1 ½ cups crispy fried onions (divided)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • If using fresh or frozen green beans, boil just until tender crisp.
  • Combine soup, green beans, milk, soy sauce, pepper, salt, 1 cup of crispy onions, and cheese (if using) in a casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and stir. Top with remaining onions and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 422 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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We bring extra umami (a savoriness) to a traditional green bean casserole with the addition of dried shiitake mushrooms. Once rehydrated, they turn soft and earthy, and their soaking liquid adds oomph to the sauce as well. Our fried onion topping is made from scratch - first, a dip in buttermilk, then fried to crunchy perfection.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 white onion, diced
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
3/4 cup heavy cream
Freshly ground black pepper
1 white onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Make the casserole: Place the dried shiitake mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with boiling water, about 2 cups, and cover with plastic wrap. Let steep for 20 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid and slice the steeped mushrooms.
  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion; cook, stirring, until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the cremini and shiitake mushrooms; saute until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated, 10 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and mushroom liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain; shake off any excess water and add to the mushroom sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are very tender and the sauce is thick, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and season with 2 teaspoons of salt and pepper.
  • For the topping: Soak the sliced onions in the buttermilk, 5 minutes. Combine the flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Heat 2 to 3 inches vegetable oil in a large pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, drain the onion, toss with the flour and shake off the excess, then fry until golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Transfer the green bean mixture to a 4-quart baking dish and top with the fried onions. (The casserole and topping can be made up to 2 hours ahead; refrigerate the casserole. Bring to room temperature; reheat at 350 degrees F, 30 minutes. Top with the fried onion; bake 5 more minutes.)

BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This great variation of the traditional green bean casserole is topped with French fried onions and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place green beans and soup in a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix well and heat in the microwave on HIGH until warm (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and heat mixture for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with French fried onions and remaining cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until the cheese melts and the onions just begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1068.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

ELEGANT GREEN BEANS



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Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends, I'm asked to share the recipe. -Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 small onion, chopped
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Dash salt
1 package (16 ounces) frozen french-style green beans, thawed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed french-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes; set aside. , In large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green beans and cheese. , Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture. , Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ULTIMATE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: green beans, unsalted butter, medium white onions, cremini mushroom, garlic, all purpose flour, milk, heavy cream, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese, fried onion

Provided by Frank Tiu

Categories     Sides

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lb green beans, trimmed
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick, divided
2 medium white onions, thinly sliced
1 ½ lb cremini mushroom, sliced and stemmed
5 cloves garlic, sliced
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth, or vegetable broth
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup fried onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the green beans for 3 minutes, until tender and bright green. Drain and transfer to a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over high heat. Add the onions and cook for 8 minutes, until softened and translucent.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until browned. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer the vegetable mixture to the casserole dish with the green beans. Wipe out the pan.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the same pan. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook until a golden brown roux forms, for 5 minutes.
  • Add the milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese, and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the vegetables in the casserole dish and toss until everything is well coated. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
  • Top the casserole with the fried onions, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams

CLASSIC GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt
Kosher salt
2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 pound white button mushrooms, quartered
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Make the topping: Separate the onion strips and soak in the buttermilk at least 10 minutes. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Combine the flour, panko, parsley and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Working in batches, remove the onion strips from the buttermilk, dip in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; season with salt.
  • Make the casserole: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans; cook until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and blot dry with paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and tender, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute. Add the flour and stir to coat, 1 minute.
  • Whisk in the half-and-half, chicken broth, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parmesan and green beans. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish. (You can refrigerate the casserole, covered, for up to 4 hours; keep the topping at room temperature.)
  • Bake the casserole until bubbling, about 15 minutes. Stir, then sprinkle with the topping; bake until warmed through, 5 more minutes.

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH



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No cans here! Fresh mushrooms, onion, and herbs with frozen green beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese make this a delightfully tasty twist on the traditional casserole. I developed this recipe, longing for a 'no cans' version of the classic dish. I made this one year for my husband's family at Christmas time, and now they ask for it every year! My husband asks me to make it for dinner throughout the year.

Provided by Auriel

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (12 ounce) packages frozen French cut green beans
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup milk
1 cup sour cream
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can canned French fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place green beans into a saucepan and fill with about 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil and steam until beans are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with the mushrooms. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender. Whisk in flour until blended, then mix in the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, so that no lumps form and then stir in sour cream. Warm over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Dump in the green beans and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
  • Remove from the heat and toss briefly with some of the Cheddar cheese and French fried onions, saving some of each to sprinkle over the top. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and top with the reserved onions and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 469 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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If you're looking for the best green bean casserole recipe, look no further. This version requires only four ingredients and takes just five minutes of prep time. This green bean casserole is made with cream of mushroom soup, for a reliably creamy taste and crispy fried onions for plenty of crunchy topping every time. Make our easy Green Bean Casserole even easier by pulling it together the day before, then pop it into the oven before the big meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cans (14.5 oz each) French-style green beans, drained
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup milk
1 container (2.8 oz) crispy fried onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, mix green beans, soup and milk.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes, topping with onions during last 5 minutes of baking, until bubbly.
  • ALTERNATE METHOD: Heat oven to 325°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, mix green beans, soup and milk. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, topping with onions during last 5 minutes of baking, until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use fresh or frozen green beans instead of canned.
  • For an extra creamy casserole, add 1/2 cup of sour cream or cream cheese to the sauce mixture.
  • If you don't have cream of celery soup, you can use cream of mushroom soup instead.
  • To make the casserole ahead of time, assemble it and then refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • If you're short on time, you can skip the breadcrumb topping.
  • For a crispy topping, sprinkle the breadcrumbs with melted butter before baking.
  • Garnish the casserole with fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or thyme, before serving.

Conclusion:

Green bean casserole is a classic holiday side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy sauce, crunchy breadcrumbs, and tender green beans, it's a dish that everyone will love. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, this green bean casserole recipe is sure to be a hit.

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