This green bean casserole is easy to make, and doesn’t require cream of mushroom soup, so you get great, from-scratch flavor but without extra hassle.
Green bean casseroles notoriously call for cream of mushroom soup. Do you know what’s in that stuff? Okay, it tastes alright, but it is full of preservatives and texture enhancing chemicals that you can’t pronounce. Why use it when you can make this casserole with better, healthier ingredients and create something even tastier? You’ll never have to beg your kids to eat their green beans again.
This recipe is an easier version of my Old Fashioned Green Bean Casserole, which is all from scratch. In this version, you will use canned green beans and prepared fried onions, which makes it simpler, faster, and easier than my traditional method.
Can I use fresh green beans in Easy Green Bean Casserole?
Yes, just make sure they are softened in advance. We recommend steaming for 15 to 20 minutes. Here is a great help for doing that: How to Cook the Best Green Beans Ever.
Half and Half Substitutes:
You should avoid using skim milk, but you are welcome to use any other milk in place of half and half. On the other hand, you can use heavy cream if you want an even richer casserole.
Can I make my own fried onions?
Yes. Instructions for doing that are included in my Old Fashioned Green Bean Casserole Recipe.
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator fo cup to 5 days. Reheat single serving portions in the microwave until warmed through.
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Thank you Rachel for this great green bean casserole with no mushroom soup! Yay! We enjoy this recipe every holiday Thanksgiving and Christmas as it is so tasty! My husband will actually eat it because it “does not” contain mushroom soup! He is not a fan of mushrooms in any fashion. So it’s great to make this traditional recipe which is so tasty and delicious without cream of mushroom soup. Our whole family along with extended family enjoy this treat at Thanksgiving and on Christmas Day it is a part of our traditional holiday feast!
Can sour cream be used instead of the milk or heavy cream? I am hoping to make my mushroom hating husband happy for turkey day. TIA!
You could use sour cream but the end result will be a bit thicker and just a slight taste difference.
I am allergic to mushrooms what can I use instead of cream mushroom
We have another recipe that doesn’t use mushrooms! https://thestayathomechef.com/green-bean-casserole/
Thanks! Happy Thanksgiving!
Any thoughts on how to make ahead of time and reheat? Sounds delicious, but I am trying to minimize last minute cooking as much as possible
You could make this 1-2 days in advance and refrigerate. Add the fried onions onto it when you are ready to cook. To cook it, add an extra 15-20 minutes since it will be cold from refrigeration.
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Can I substitute potato starch for the flour? Asking for Celiac disease people.
Yes! Potato starch is a great substitute for flour with this recipe.
I love your recipes, easy, delicious with ingredients I have on hand thank you
Hi can I use frozen green beans? This is my son’s favorite dish lol.
Thank you
You surely can! The one thing about using frozen is that they may let off excess moisture so if you can thaw them beforehand and drain off the excess liquid, it will ensure your casserole isn’t runny.
Can this be made with French Style Beans
Absolutely! They will work great!
Is it possible to make this pescatarian friendly without sacrificing the recipe? We have guests that would appreciate substitution suggestions for bacon and chicken broth. Sounds delicious!
You could omit the bacon and use a vegetable broth and it will still be delicious!
This is THE BEST green bean casserole. Very easy to make and it tastes good as well.
Made this for Easter & everyone loved it!
The bacon & scratch made sauce was over the top! DELICIOUS
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