Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe (2024)

Make this classic green bean casserole recipe your whole family can enjoy as an easy recipe for Thanksgiving. This dish is super quick and easy to make, it'll have you making it time and time again!

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This classic green bean casserole recipe will quickly become the favorite side dish to use at every gathering. It’s a classic Thanksgiving favorite recipe that is always at the feast!

It’s a quick easy side that guarantees those picky eaters in your family will be begging and pleading with you for more!It’s the best green bean casserole recipe to go with your turkey recipe, sweet potatoes, and other holiday classics.

This is one of those recipes for a beginner cook. It’s simple…fast and EASY! You cannot go wrong with homemade green bean casserole. The crispy fried onions really make this recipe, in our opinion. Plus, the green bean mixture is to die for! With simple ingredients and a classic flavor, this traditional green bean casserole will be the star of your Thanksgiving feast. It’s the perfect side dish for a holiday meal!

A few other great side dish recipes to try out to go along with a hearty Thanksgiving meal are, Instant Pot Sweet Potato Casserole, paired with Slow Cooker Creamed Corn, and while you’re at it add another go to easy veggie that will have your guests mouths watering for more Easy Broiled Asparagus. It’s simple…fast and EASY! You cannot go wrong with homemade green bean casserole. The crispy fried onions really make this recipe, in our opinion. Plus, the green bean mixture is to die for!

This is going to be a staple at your holiday table this year. You can store this in an airtight container and eat it for a few days too – you’ll definitely want the leftovers! We love Thanksgiving recipes here at Six Sisters’ Stuff, and this classic holiday side dish is one of our favorites.

Ingredients Needed For This Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe:

  • Canned cream of mushroom soup
  • Milk
  • Pepper
  • Cut canned green beans (fresh green beans aren’t great for this specific recipe)
  • French’s French Fried Onions
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How To Make This Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe:

To begin making your Homemade Green Bean Casserole preheat your oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.

Then using a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the soup, milk, and pepper.

NNext, fold in the green beans and a little more than half of the onions (⅔ cup) to the soup mixture.

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Once that is done, pour the green beans and soup into a 9×9 pan and bake it for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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After 30 minutes, remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining onions on top.

Then, return the casserole to the oven and bake it for 5-10 more minutes or until onions are golden brown.

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Once the onions are brown, take the green bean casserole out and serve it immediately!

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These are great items to have available to make this casserole:

  1. Can Opener (THIS is a one!)
  2. Large Mixing Bowl
  3. Wooden Spoon
  4. 9×9 Pan

What Goes Well With This Green Bean Casserole With Canned Green Beans?

Of course, since this is a classic Thanksgiving recipe, a juicy turkey will go nicely with this side dish, along with your favorite rolls and dessert! It’s a hit every single time at the Thanksgiving dinner table and a favorite holiday side dish the whole family will love!

Can I Reheat Or Freeze Green Bean Casserole?

Green bean casserole is best reheated in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F, cover it with foil and bake it for 45 minutes then enjoy!

If you want to learn the best way to freeze your casseroles, take a look at the easiest ways to freeze casseroles from Southern Living!

What Can I Substitute For Condensed Soup In My Casserole?

If you are interested in a green bean casserole that does NOT use a condensed cream soup, you can check out Homemade Green Bean Casserole Without condensed soup recipe instead! They are both great, just made a little different.

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Serves: 8

Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Make this classic green bean casserole recipe your whole family can enjoy. This dish is super quick and easy to make, it'll have you making it time and time again!

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 10.75 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • ¼ cup milk
  • teaspoon pepper
  • 2 14 ounce green beans canned
  • 1 1/3 cups fried onions French's

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • In a mixing bowl, combine soup, milk, and pepper.

  • Drain your green beans. Fold in green beans and ⅔ cups onions.

  • Pour into a 9×9 inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes.

  • Remove from oven and sprinkle on remaining fried onions.

  • Bake for 5-10 more minutes or until onions are golden brown.

Notes

  • Green bean casserole is best reheated in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 F, cover it with foil and bake it for 45 minutes then enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 86 kcal · Carbohydrates: 6 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 6 g · Saturated Fat: 3 g · Cholesterol: 3 mg · Sodium: 351 mg · Potassium: 58 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 12 IU · Calcium: 10 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

  • Mixing Bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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  1. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says:

    Love green bean casserole! Its an essential at our house for thanksgiving :)

  2. Cassie @ True Agape says:

    I was just thinking we needed to bring a veggie dish to thanksgiving! This one might be just perfect!

  3. brenda says:

    if any of your readers are allergic to mushrooms, they (myself included along with other family members) you need not do without this wonderful veggie dish. just substitute cream of celery soup and it is delicious.

  4. Susan says:

    What, no sautéed bacon and onions in with the mushroom soup and green beans? That's what makes it!

  5. Cristina says:

    Yum! I'm going to make this for Thanksgiving this year-- thank you so much for sharing!

  6. Darlene says:

    No one in my family likes mushrooms so I always substitute with cream of chicken soup! The casserole tastes great with it!

  7. Lois Robarts says:

    can this be made with fresh green beans instead of canned green beans

  8. Cyd says:

    Yes, but you would need to make adjustments. Green beans in the can are already cooked. So take that into consideration for the cooking time.

  9. Tracy Kohls says:

    Can you double this recipe and if so how long does it cook?

  10. Momma Cyd says:

    You can easily double this recipe. It should work great in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cook time should be about the same.

  11. Chris says:

    I added bacon & cheddar cheese. Also sprinkled in some Jalapeño Cajun seasoning.

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FAQs

Are the ingredients for green bean casserole? ›

A green bean casserole makes the Thanksgiving holiday complete, and this version can be on the table in no time at all thanks to just four ingredients from your pantry or fridge: canned green beans, condensed mushroom soup, French-fried onions, and shredded Cheddar cheese.

Which is better in green bean casserole canned or frozen? ›

When I make green bean casserole, I skip canned beans all together. Frozen green beans are the best green beans to use for green bean casserole.

Should green bean casserole be soupy before cooking? ›

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch FAQs

Cover and freeze until you are ready to bake. You can bake start from frozen without adding the onions until the casserole has already baked for about 20 minutes. Should green bean casserole be soupy? No, your green bean casserole should not be soupy.

Why is my green bean casserole bland? ›

The Casserole Is Bland

Another one of the most common green bean casserole mistakes is to choose a recipe that's a bit too simple, which can result in a bland dish.

How do you keep green bean casserole from being soupy? ›

If you don't, the excess water from the beans can leak out into the casserole and make it thin and runny. If you sense it's a little watery, "add a thickener like roux or starch to absorb the additional liquid or cook a little longer," she says. That'll give it that rich, dense consistency you're looking for.

How to make green bean casserole thicker? ›

Start making a slurry, a tool for thickening sauces, by whisking a small amount of cornstarch or flour with water or broth. Whisk until there aren't visible lumps. It should be thick but drizzly in consistency. As you constantly stir, add small amounts of the slurry to the filling.

How many cans of green beans equals 4 cups? ›

✿ 4 cups of green beans is about 1½ pounds fresh or 16 ounces frozen or 2 cans (15 ounces each) drained.

Why is green bean casserole so good? ›

Fans love the dish in part because of how simple it is to throw together. It calls for ingredients that could be found in a typical home kitchen pantry: canned or fresh green beans, mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce and black pepper.

Can you overcook green bean casserole? ›

Overcooking the beans won't just drain them of their appealing color, but it will also make them too soft and mushy, resulting in a less appetizing casserole.

Do most people like green bean casserole? ›

Instacart conducted a survey with The Harris Poll and found that a majority of Americans, 69%, secretly dislike some classic Thanksgiving food but eat it anyway because of tradition. The top offenders were: Canned cranberry sauce (29%) Green bean casserole (24%)

Are canned or fresh green beans better for casserole? ›

Green beans from a can have already been cooked to death right in the can and harbor plenty of sodium that could make your casserole too salty. Frozen French-cut green beans are a better option. They hold their texture better than canned, and you can cook them straight from their frozen state.

What goes well with green bean casserole? ›

If you love this green bean casserole recipe, try one of these Thanksgiving side dishes next:
  • Best Stuffing.
  • Mashed Potatoes.
  • Sweet Potato Casserole.
  • Cranberry Sauce.
  • Butternut Squash Soup.
  • Roasted Acorn Squash.
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
  • Or any of these 50 Thanksgiving Side Dishes!

Do people still eat green bean casserole? ›

Of course, some people do eat Green Bean Casserole year-round, but if Campbells stats about the recipe are anything to go by, most people eat it on Thanksgiving.

What are the ingredients in Green Giant green beans? ›

Cut Green Beans, Water, Salt. Please always check the label on a specific product for the most current nutritional and ingredient information.

How much is 4 cups of green beans? ›

✿ 4 cups of green beans is about 1½ pounds fresh or 16 ounces frozen or 2 cans (15 ounces each) drained.

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