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5 from 4 votes

Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This Green Bean Casserole recipe is a fresh take on a classic side dish! Easy, creamy and delicious, homemade cream of chicken and fresh ingredients make this the best ever!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Robyn Stone

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound green beans fresh, frozen, or canned, all trimmed and cut to 1-inch pieces and drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups cream of chicken soup homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning
  • 2 cups crispy fried onions homemade or store-bought, divided

Instructions

  • Prep. Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick baking spray and set aside.
  • Quick boil green beans. Bring about 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add green beans to the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes. Remove from the boiling water and place in a bowl of ice water or immediately rinse with ice-cold water. (If using canned green beans, skip this step.)
  • Saute and Cook. Meanwhile, melt the butter and saute the mushrooms until tender, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the drained green beans, milk, soup, Worcestershire sauce, Stone House Seasoning, and half of the crispy onions. Stir to combine and pour into the casserole dish.
  • Bake. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes uncovered.
  • Add Topping and Bake. Remove from the oven and top with remaining crispy onions. Return to the oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

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Notes

Recipe Notes:
While I prefer Green Bean Casserole made from scratch, you can also substitute with canned ingredients. Here are those conversions:
  1. Green Beans. If using canned green beans, you'll use 2 cans (15-ounce each), drained, for each pound of green beans called for in the recipe. 
  2. Cream of Chicken Soup. If using canned cream of chicken soup, you'll use 1 can (10.5-ounce) for each pound of green beans called for in the recipe.
  3. Fried Onions. If using canned fried onions, you'll use 1 container (6-ounce) divided for each pound of green beans called for in the recipe.
Storage Tips:
To make ahead. Once you have spread your casserole mixture into the baking dish, cover it with a tight-fitting lid or wrap it well with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for up to three days. When ready to serve, remove from the refrigerator and bake as directed for 20 minutes. Then, remove from the oven and top with topping, and bake the remainder of the time.
To freeze. It is not recommended to freeze green bean casserole that has already been cooked. Instead, follow the instructions to make ahead, making sure to store in a freezer-safe baking dish and freeze for up to two weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and then proceed with the recipe.
How to Make Homemade Crispy Onions:
Make your homemade crispy onions to use in your fresh green bean casserole.
Ingredients: 4 cups thinly sliced onions, buttermilk, 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning, 2 cups flour, about 4 cups oil for frying.
Instructions: Add sliced onions to a large bowl. Cover with buttermilk and soak for up to 30 minutes. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain the buttermilk off the onions and toss the onions in the flour and Stone House Seasoning. Add the coated onions in batches to the oil and cook until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 522mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

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