12 Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipes for Thanksgiving

No Thanksgiving table is complete without it. These 12 green bean casserole recipes honor the creamy, crispy classic — plus cheesy, bacon-loaded, slow-cooker, and lightened-up versions for every kind of cook.

Each recipe below comes with a photo, a full ingredient list with quantities, and simple step-by-step instructions. Pin this post for later and let’s get cooking!

1. Classic Crispy Onion Green Bean Casserole

The beloved original — creamy beans under a golden blanket of crispy onions.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
• 2 cans (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 can (6 oz) crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water 5 minutes; drain and cool.
3. Mix the soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, and half the fried onions.
4. Fold in the green beans and pour into a 9×13-inch dish.
5. Bake 25 minutes.
6. Top with remaining fried onions and bake 5 minutes more.

2. From-Scratch Creamy Green Bean Casserole

No cans, all flavor — a silky homemade mushroom sauce makes this the upgrade you deserve.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup homemade crispy shallots
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
3. Sauté the mushrooms in butter until golden; stir in the flour.
4. Whisk in the milk and broth; simmer until thickened.
5. Fold in the beans and pour into a baking dish.
6. Bake 25 minutes, top with crispy shallots, and bake 5 minutes more.

3. Cheesy Bacon Green Bean Casserole

Bacon and cheddar take the classic over the top — the side dish that steals the show.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 can crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
3. Mix the soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar, and half the bacon.
4. Fold in the beans and pour into a 9×13-inch dish.
5. Top with remaining cheddar and bacon.
6. Bake 25 minutes; add fried onions for the last 5 minutes.

4. Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Frees up your oven on the big day — set it, forget it, and garnish with crunch.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs frozen green beans
• 2 cans cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can crispy fried onions
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan

Instructions

1. Combine the green beans, soup, milk, and garlic powder in a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on LOW 4 hours or HIGH 2 hours.
3. Stir in half the fried onions and the Parmesan.
4. Cook 15 minutes more.
5. Transfer to a serving dish.
6. Top with remaining fried onions just before serving.

5. Garlic Parmesan Green Bean Casserole

Nutty Parmesan and garlic elevate every creamy, crunchy bite.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 can crispy fried onions
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
3. Mix the soup, milk, Parmesan, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
4. Fold in the beans and pour into a baking dish.
5. Bake 25 minutes.
6. Top with fried onions and bake 5 minutes more.

6. Mushroom Lover's Green Bean Casserole

Double the mushrooms, double the umami — for the fungi fanatics at the table.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans
• 8 oz cremini mushrooms
• 8 oz shiitake mushrooms
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 can crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Sauté both mushrooms in butter until deeply golden, 8 minutes.
3. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
4. Mix the soup, cream, thyme, and sautéed mushrooms.
5. Fold in the beans and pour into a baking dish.
6. Bake 25 minutes; top with fried onions for the last 5 minutes.

7. Ranch Green Bean Casserole

Cool ranch zing meets creamy comfort — a fun twist the kids will love.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 1 can crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
3. Whisk the soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning.
4. Fold in the beans and half the cheddar; pour into a dish.
5. Top with remaining cheddar.
6. Bake 25 minutes; add fried onions for the last 5 minutes.

8. Almond-Topped Green Bean Casserole

Buttery toasted almonds add crunch and elegance to the creamy classic.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 can crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Toast the almonds in a dry skillet until golden; set aside.
3. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
4. Mix the soup, milk, and half the almonds with the beans.
5. Pour into a baking dish and bake 25 minutes.
6. Top with fried onions and remaining almonds; bake 5 minutes more.

9. Spicy Sriracha Green Bean Casserole

Sweet heat in every bite — the bold version for spice lovers.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese
• 1 can crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
3. Whisk the soup, milk, sriracha, and honey.
4. Fold in the beans and pepper jack; pour into a dish.
5. Bake 25 minutes.
6. Top with fried onions and bake 5 minutes more.

10. Lightened-Up Greek Yogurt Green Bean Casserole

All the creamy comfort with a fraction of the calories — smart and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 can (10.5 oz) 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup whole wheat panko
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
3. Whisk the yogurt, soup, milk, and garlic powder.
4. Fold in the beans and pour into a baking dish.
5. Toss the panko with olive oil and sprinkle on top.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

11. Smoky Gouda Green Bean Casserole

Smoked Gouda melts into pure luxury — the sophisticated side your guests will rave about.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 can crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Blanch the green beans 5 minutes; drain.
3. Mix the soup, cream, Gouda, and smoked paprika.
4. Fold in the beans and pour into a baking dish.
5. Bake 25 minutes until bubbly.
6. Top with fried onions and bake 5 minutes more.

12. Thanksgiving Skillet Green Bean Casserole

From stovetop to table in one rustic skillet — less dishes, more compliments.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs green beans, trimmed
• 2 tbsp butter
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup crispy fried onions
• Fresh thyme, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Sauté the mushrooms in butter in an oven-safe skillet until golden.
3. Blanch the green beans separately 5 minutes; drain.
4. Stir the soup, milk, and beans into the skillet.
5. Top with half the fried onions.
6. Bake 15 minutes; add remaining onions and thyme, bake 5 minutes more.

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