Best 10 Three Cheese Green Bean Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant crunch of green beans, the velvety richness of three types of cheese, and the crispy comfort of a fried onion topping. This Three-Cheese Green Bean Casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Our recipe collection features two variations of this classic dish: one that incorporates cream of mushroom soup for a creamy and savory twist, and another that uses a homemade white sauce for a lighter and more elegant flavor profile. Both versions are equally delicious and will be the star of your next potluck or family gathering. Additionally, we offer a gluten-free alternative that caters to those with dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone can savor this delightful casserole.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

EASY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This easy green bean casserole is my family's version of the classic recipe and uses only 3 ingredients, including canned green beans... Because who needs another complicated Thanksgiving recipe? NOT this mama!

Provided by Tara Kuczykowski

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 48m

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 (14.5-oz.) cans cut green beans, drained
1 (26-oz.) family size can cream of mushroom soup
1 (6-oz.) French fried onions, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Drain the green beans, and mix them together with the cream of mushroom soup and about 2/3 of the can of French fried onions. Transfer to either a 9"x9" square baking dish or an 11" oval baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes, until bubbling. Top with the remaining French fried onions and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the French fried onions are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 2.1 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9.5 grams fat, Fiber 3.2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3.4 grams saturated fat, Sodium 879.2 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1.6 grams sugar

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This recipe is much better than the standard mushroom soup and French fried onion version.

Provided by Amy Barry

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup onion, diced
1 cup sour cream
3 (14.5 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup crumbled buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. Stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. Add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread shredded cheese over the top. In a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 832 mg, Sugar 3 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH CHEESE



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This green bean casserole is an adaptation of the traditional holiday side dish. If you and your guests are looking for something a bit more enticing than the usual "mushroom soup casserole," this one with cheese will surely become a staple in your recipe box!

Provided by ABOND0017

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons salted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen French-cut green beans
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 cups French-fried onions, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add flour and stir slowly until it forms a smooth paste. Quickly stir in green beans, sour cream, salt, and sugar before the flour paste becomes too thick or overcooked. Continue to cook and stir occasionally over medium heat until green beans have thawed and started to cook, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Transfer hot mixture to a large mixing bowl and gently stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and 1 cup of fried onions until evenly mixed. Transfer to a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish and top with remaining Cheddar and onions.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 644.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

THREE-INGREDIENT GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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I make this every Thanksgiving. It always goes over well and it is so easy.

Provided by hs614

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 slices bacon, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained
½ cup French salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  • Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels. In a large bowl, stir together the green beans and salad dressing; pour into the prepared dish. Crumble bacon over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 635.9 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds or halves depending on the size
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 shallot, sliced into rings
One 5.2-ounce container garlic and herb soft cheese, such as Boursin
1/2 cup fried onions

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water and set aside.
  • Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the beans and add them to a mixing bowl.
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the mushrooms, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Turn the heat off and add the mixture to the bowl with the green beans. Toss until everything is creamy and thoroughly combined. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Top with the fried onions. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off
Salt
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 whole large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
1/2 cup half-and-half
Freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut the green beans in half if you like the pieces to be a little smaller. Blanch the green beans: drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow the green beans to cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the beans once they're cool and set aside.
  • Add the bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions, and continue cooking until the bacon is done (but not crisp) and the onions are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Cook for a minute or 2, and then pour in the milk and half-and-half. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, while the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, some black pepper and the cayenne, and then add the grated cheese. Stir while the cheese melts. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the bacon/onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the green beans and stir gently to combine. Pour into a baking dish and top with the panko. Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the panko is golden, about 30 minutes.

THREE BEAN CASSEROLE



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My husband and I are retired farmers. Our main crop was wheat, and we began growing beans when our son joined the operation. When our church cookbook was revised a couple years ago, this recipe was included among the favorites. -Georgia Hennings, Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • In a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, combine beans; set aside. In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink. Remove from the heat; drain. Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet; mix well. Stir beef mixture into beans. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Make this easy green bean and mushroom casserole as a veggie side to accompany a main course. You could add cheese to the white sauce if you fancy

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield Serves 6 as a side

Number Of Ingredients 7

50g butter
2 tbsp olive oil
250g chestnut or button mushrooms, sliced
500g green beans, trimmed
50g flour
500ml milk
100g crispy onions

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the butter and the oil in a large pan and fry the mushrooms for 10-15 mins until golden. Stir in the green beans and cook for another 3-4 mins until the beans turn bright green. Scoop out the veg onto a plate.
  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Melt the remaining butter in the pan until foaming. Remove from the heat briefly and sprinkle over the flour, stirring into the butter to make a golden brown paste. Return to the heat and add the milk, a splash at a time, continually stirring until all the milk has been added and you get a smooth, thick white sauce. Season well. Stir the beans and mushrooms into the white sauce, and spoon into a medium ovenproof dish.
  • Scatter over the crispy onions, then bake for 20-30 mins until bubbling and golden, covering if the onions brown too quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a creamier casserole, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can use plain yogurt.
  • Add some chopped cooked bacon or crumbled sausage for a savory twist.
  • Top the casserole with crushed potato chips or bread crumbs for a crunchy topping.
  • Bake the casserole until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Conclusion:

Three-cheese green bean casserole is a classic holiday side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy sauce, tender green beans, and crispy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or dinner party. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give this three-cheese green bean casserole a try.

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