Fresh green bean casserole is a classic side dish for any dinner or holiday. It is easy to make and takes this beloved classic to a new level of yum!!
You may be worried that it requires a lot of extra time, but never fear, it is still simple to make! The fresh green beans add a brightness to the dish and a bit of texture. You will love it, I promise. If you can’t get enough green beans try these tasty sides: Crock Pot Green Beans with Bacon, Roasted Green Beans, and Green Bean Bundles.
Fresh Beans make It Better!
Green bean casserole is a HUGE hit at our house. And if you’ve had Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans, then you know it’s even more addicting!
We even stock up on the fried onions so we can enjoy this side dish throughout the year because we love it that much.
While we do love the traditional green bean casserole using canned beans, when we are feeling fancy, want to up the flavor, or the fresh beans are on sale we like to kick it up a notch.
Using fresh green beans make it taste just that much more delicious. They have a brighter flavor and a tasty texture. It also does not require much extra effort, so win-win!
How to make Fresh Green Bean Casserole
PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
BOIL. To cook the green bean bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling add the cut green beans and cook for 6-7 minutes. Drain.
MIX. Add the soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, cooked beans, and 2/3 c of the onions to a 1 1/2-quart casserole (8×8 pan) and stir.
BAKE. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Give the mixture a stir and the sprinkle the rest of the onions evenly over the top. Bake for another 5 minutes until the onions are a golden brown.
Recipe Tips
A few things to keep in mind when making this recipe, along with some tips for making a slow cooker version and changing it up.
Boiling the Beans: The green beans need to be partially cooked before mixing them in with the other ingredients. Be sure that you don’t boil them too long otherwise they’ll get too mushy when baked. If you want to add some flavor to the beans you can add 1 tbsp salt for every 8 cups water you boil.
Crock Pot: Spray the crock pot with cooking spray. Boil the beans and place the ingredients, except for the French Fried Onions, in the pot. Cook on low for 2-3 hours, or 1 hour on high. At the end of the cook time preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the fried onions on a baking pan and bake for 5 min. This will crisp them up and you can sprinkle them on top of the green bean casserole.
Variations: This is a pretty simple and classic recipe and is delicious as is. However, you can easily add crumbled bacon to the top or shredded cheese.
Holiday Prep + Storing
How much to make per person? When serving this for a crowd such as a holiday dinner one dish will serve 10-12 people. Double the recipe for 20-25 people. Triple the recipe for 30-35 people.
Make Ahead: You can prep this casserole the day before, but don’t add the french fried onions on top. Cover the casserole and keep in the fridge. When you’re ready add the onions and bake.
Leftovers: You can store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave or the oven. To crisp up the french fried onions, place the leftovers under the broiler for a couple of minutes.
We hope you enjoy this delicious Fresh Green Bean Casserole.
For More Side Dishes, try:
Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- (1 can) 10.5 oz Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1/2 c milk
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 dash black pepper
- 4 c cooked cut green beans cut into 1 – 1.5 inch pieces
- 1 1/3 c French's® French Fried Onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- To cook the green bean bring a pot of water to a boil. Once boiling add the cut green beans and cook for 6-7 minutes. Drain.
- Add the soup, milk, soy sauce, pepper, cooked beans, and 2/3 c of the onions to a 1 1/2-quart casserole (8×8 pan) and stir.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Give the mixture a stir and the sprinkle the rest of the onions evenly over the top.
- Bake for another 5 minutes until the onions are a golden brown.
I love the crunch & taste of this casserole. I will say, it’s my favorite way to eat green beans!
I love that bit of crunch the fried onions give this dish. Such a classic!
I love using fresh green beans instead of canned! Sure cuts down on the salt! And it also gives it a different texture. It’s not all mush! Fantastic!
Looks so good! I know my family would love this.
Green beans are a favorite veggie. Love them in this casserole dish.
Planning to make this for Thanksgiving, how long can I refrigerate the pre-made casserole (without crispy topping) before baking?
I would personally only make it a day ahead. Haven’t tried longer than that.
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Classic side for the big holiday meals as well as any other gathering. My family loves it.
This was such a great thanksgiving side! People were so impressed it was made from scratch and it converted even the pickiest of green bean eaters!
Made this for Thanksgiving this year. I’ve never liked green bean casserole, but this completely changed my mind! It’s so yummy and the fresh green brand are amazing. No more mushy canned ones here!
A quick and easy thanksgiving traditional side!
I always thought I didn’t like green bean casserole until it was made with FRESH green beans. It’s makes such a difference.
About how many lbs is 4 cups of cooked beans?
I’d say probably 1-1 1/2 lbs.
This is the best green bean casserole ever. I made it for Thanksgiving and my husband said it was so delicious that he also wanted it for Christmas. Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Best ever