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Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Stacey – November 15, 2017 – 292 Comments

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There’s a lot that can be said about the humble Green Bean Casserole.  LOTS.  And I’ve seen some pretty serious arguments about what can and can’t be in the dish.

To me, Green Bean Casserole must include 3 things… cream of mushroom soup, canned green beans, and fried onions.  You’re welcome to throw whatever else in there, but it’s gotta have those 3 things in my opinion.

Scoop of Ultimate Green Bean Casserole You are welcome to make your own cream of mushroom soup.  You are welcome to use fresh green beans.  And you can make your own fried onions  – or even use fried shallots.  Go on with ya bad self.  I just know it’s going to be delicious.  Now, call me lazy, call me old school, whatever you’d like… that’s just not the way I want mine.

Now if you want to take that classic version and kick it up a notch – or three – man, do I have a recipe for you.  I add fresh mushrooms for even more umami flavor and add… wait for it… BACON!  Yes, I love the smoky flavor that bacon adds to this dish and it complements the mushrooms beautifully!  I’ve always had a love affair with the bacon and mushrooms combo.

Casserole dish filled with Ultimate Green Bean Casserole So here it is… My Ultimate Green Bean Casserole.  If you want to take a few extra steps and take your GBC to the next level, you’ve just got to try this.  It is SERIOUSLY the best GBC I’ve ever, ever had!  And that’s saying something, ’cause I’ve eaten a lot of this casserole over the years.  Oh, did I mention that I added cheese, too?  Yep.  Monterey Jack.  Y’all, this is seriously amazing.  You need to try it.  And pin it on Pinterest so others can try it too.  Enjoy!

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Ultimate Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 to 10
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped button mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans cream of mushroom condensed soup
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 (14.5-ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups French fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium low heat until crisp. Remove to drain on paper towels, then crumble. Drain away all but about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, then return the pan to medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the mushrooms are golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the undiluted mushroom soup and add the crumbled bacon back. Stir to combine. Stir in the milk and cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the green beans until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared dish. Top with the fried onions. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
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  1. bo

    January 24, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    Have lots of different canned beans- wonder if anyone used any other bean 0- i.e. black beans; also I add sliced / chunked water chestnuts

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 24, 2023 at 3:05 pm

      In this case, I’m just not sure anything would work other than green beans.

      Reply
  2. veronica

    January 10, 2023 at 8:12 pm

    What a delicious version! Made it tonight since we had turkey. I didn’t have any mushrooms but the dish was still great. Will make again. Yum yum

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 11, 2023 at 8:11 am

      Glad it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  3. Kathy

    December 31, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    This is my new go to recipe for an incredible green bean casserole!! Super easy to make & the flavor is awesome! The bacon & cheese bumps up the flavor to a new level. I received so many compliments & it has already been requested for a few of our next gatherings.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 4, 2023 at 9:57 am

      I’m so glad everyone has enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Nicole

    December 25, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    AMAZING!! I normally don’t like green been casserole but I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and again for Christmas.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:47 pm

      That’s some high praise there! Glad you like it!

      Reply
  5. rae

    December 25, 2022 at 3:01 pm

    my adult daughter needed to bring the green bean casserole to step-family Christmas and i had ingredients on hand to make two… everyone raved that it was the BEST gbc they had ever had! She got the glory but we know the truth!
    only modifications included using bacon ends instead of slices and topping with salad topping fried onions and not the typical kind in a small can

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      I’m so glad that everyone enjoyed this version!

      Reply
  6. Ellisia Calvin

    December 24, 2022 at 8:20 am

    Hello!

    Can this be made without bacon? Thanks !

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 27, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      Sure can!

      Reply
  7. Katie M

    December 22, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    Can this be made in advanced? Thanks!

    Reply
  8. Kimberly S Clopper

    December 21, 2022 at 2:31 pm

    I combine more cheese & cooked bacon pieces and mix with the french fried onions for the topping and bake as directed. Everyone at Thanksgiving raved over this. Even my brother-in-law who doesn’t like mushrooms said it looks so good that he tried it and he loved it too!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 23, 2022 at 2:16 pm

      That’s awesome! I’m so glad to hear everyone loved it!

      Reply
  9. Danielle Burnett

    December 4, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    Made this for a get together and it was a hit. Definitely on my list of dishes to make for Christmas! Only thing I did differently was use garlic pepper crispy onions salad topper instead of regular fried onions.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 5, 2022 at 8:55 am

      Sounds like a delicious substitution to me! Glad to hear it was a hit!

      Reply
  10. Elaine F

    December 3, 2022 at 4:43 pm

    I want to make this for our family early Christmas luncheon. Have you ever used frozen green beans, and, if so, how much? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 5, 2022 at 9:00 am

      You’ll need about 2 pound of frozen beans and you’ll want to blanche them before adding them to the recipe. Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Elaine F

        December 5, 2022 at 6:06 pm

        Thank you for replying! Have a Merry Christmas!!

        Reply
  11. Anita

    November 30, 2022 at 2:17 pm

    This is definitely ultimate. I made 2 batches one I blended some fried jalapeño pieces with the fried onions to kick it up a notch! Will make it this way from now on.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      December 1, 2022 at 10:34 am

      The fried jalapeños sound delicious in this! So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it!

      Reply
  12. Lauren

    November 29, 2022 at 9:14 am

    I didn’t like the bacon texture after it cooked w the other ingredients and felt the garlic was over powering. The mushrooms were a great addition, though.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:13 am

      Sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations. Cooking the bacon with the sauce does tend to soften it a bit. Let me ask, did you cook and serve it immediately or did you prep it in advance?

      Reply
    • Jennifer

      December 14, 2022 at 5:55 pm

      I made this for thanksgiving and everyone loved it! Even the ones who don’t like green been casserole. I added a half of envelope of beefy onions soup mix, just because that’s how I make my regular green beans.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        December 14, 2022 at 8:42 pm

        So glad to hear everyone enjoyed it! I love the addition of the onion soup mix. It’s one of my favorite ingredients!

        Reply
  13. Fallon N Young

    November 27, 2022 at 5:09 pm

    I made this and it was the best I have had ever in my life. It was a Thanksgiving hit! I got so many compliments! Thank you

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:23 am

      Fantastic! I’m so glad to hear everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  14. Laura

    November 25, 2022 at 9:08 pm

    I’ve never cared for green beans but this recipe was great! Even my picky 5 year old gave it a try

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:34 am

      That’s high praise right there! Glad y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  15. Karen S

    November 25, 2022 at 1:50 pm

    Delicious! I made this yesterday for Thanksgiving. The casserole had great flavor. I’ve never added bacon to a green bean casserole before, and had my doubts, but everyone loved it.

    Best of all, it was so easy to make.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:39 am

      It’s great to hear that everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  16. Carley

    November 25, 2022 at 11:22 am

    This was the best green bean casserole I’ve ever made/had. SO GOOD.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Wonderful! Happy to hear that!

      Reply
  17. Kirbie

    November 25, 2022 at 10:24 am

    So the last two years I make a few hours ahead then bake at dinner. The mix ends up being pretty runny and not on the thicker side. Any ideas?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:41 am

      Hmmm… I’ve done that several times before and haven’t had that problem. Could it be that the beans haven’t been drained well enough and are leaching water into the sauce?

      Reply
  18. Sunshine Ray

    November 24, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    I will never make these any other way again. This recipe adds an elegant elevation to a traditional recipe. I did add a tablespoon of soy sauce (out of habit)and some french fried green onions inside (only because my sister loves it like that). Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe and for making me the Holiday cooking champ!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:45 am

      Look at you being the cooking superstar! So happy to hear everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  19. Corinne deHamel

    November 24, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    I used jalapeño cheese dip for my cheese and it worked really well. Thanks for this great recipe!!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Uhh… yum! That sounds amazing!

      Reply
  20. Monica

    November 24, 2022 at 10:47 am

    Awesome receipt

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:46 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  21. Carolyn Buckenmaier

    November 24, 2022 at 10:43 am

    I received many compliments from my family for this decadent dish. So calorie laden that I will only serve at Thanksgiving probably but it will be on that menu for sure.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 29, 2022 at 10:47 am

      Thanksgiving deserves a little splurge, right!? 🙂

      Reply
  22. Jamie

    November 24, 2022 at 6:34 am

    Are the button mushrooms supposed to be left whole? Or sliced?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 24, 2022 at 7:07 am

      Hey, Jamie! The recipe calls for them to be chopped, but sliced will work, too. Hope you enjoy it

      Reply
      • Tab

        November 24, 2022 at 11:28 am

        Absolutely delicious! This is the perfect green bean casserole! It’s Thanksgiving morning, and this is the first dish I had going in the oven. Really made the whole house smell like Thanksgiving!

        Reply
        • Stacey

          November 29, 2022 at 10:46 am

          That put a big smile on my face! Glad y’all enjoyed it!

          Reply
  23. Maria Constantine

    November 23, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    Can I use fresh green beans instead of canned? If so, should do anything different?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 8:38 pm

      Yep. You’ll need about 2 pounds. They’ll need to be trimmed and blanched.

      Reply
    • James

      November 24, 2022 at 9:49 am

      Simmer them in chicken broth instead of water until they are tender.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        November 24, 2022 at 9:51 am

        That’ll work! 🙂

        Reply
  24. Shelby

    November 23, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Any tips on cooking time when doubling the recipe?! – thanks!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 5:58 pm

      I’d add about 10 minutes. You really just need to heat it through

      Reply
  25. Donna

    November 23, 2022 at 5:30 pm

    Can I make ahead and not bake? Just put it all together minus the onions and bake it after bringing to room temp tomorrow?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 5:36 pm

      Yep! That works perfectly!

      Reply
  26. Melanie

    November 23, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to this. I’m wondering if I should shorten the baking time if I’ll be reheating tomorrow.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 2:40 pm

      Everything is already cooked by the time it makes it in the casserole dish, so shortening the cook time is not a problem.

      Reply
  27. Kristy Heitl

    November 23, 2022 at 1:43 pm

    Great Recipe! This can be made with the French style green beans?😊

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      Thanks! Yes, French style beans will work, too!

      Reply
  28. Jill Clarke

    November 23, 2022 at 9:07 am

    Can I make it ahead of time?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 9:18 am

      Sure! I’d make all the way through, with the exception of adding the crispy onions. I’d wait and add those when reheating.

      Reply
  29. Heather

    November 22, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Suggestion, add toasted sliver almonds.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 9:25 am

      I add almonds in my other Green Bean Casserole, but haven’t thought about adding them here! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Heather

        November 23, 2022 at 11:39 am

        Funny I read you recipe and it’s very close to how I make mine. Didn’t think about bacon, well I did but didn’t want pieces in the veg, I did however sauté the onions and almonds in bacon grease rather than butter like I usually do. Didn’t have Monterey Jack so used sharp cheddar. It’s definitely delicious and I’m glad I stumbled on your version bc gave me some cool ideas to build on and make it better. Love finding people who enjoy cooking and sharing. Thanks for that and have a wonderful holiday season!

        Reply
        • Stacey

          November 23, 2022 at 11:50 am

          Thanks, Heather! What is it that Julia Child said? People who love to eat are always the best people!

          Reply
  30. Tracey

    November 22, 2022 at 2:49 pm

    How many lbs of fresh green beans wood this be? Can’t wait to make for thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 9:30 am

      I’m guessing about 2 pounds. Enjoy!

      Reply
  31. Staci Maranian

    November 22, 2022 at 11:25 am

    Hey Stacey, Staci here, Im in charge of a few dishes for Thanksgiving this year, GBC being one of them. I’ve never really had much of a care for this dish so I am researching ways to make the 3 ingredient recipe not so bland and boring. Now I find you and this recipe, and my mouth is drooling, I can not wait to make this and blow away my family of talented cooks. Thank you so much for not allowing me to show up with 1880’s GBC but one with a modern twist that I am excited about! Happy Thanksgiving to you, yours and all your at home do it yourself sou chefs (fans)!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 23, 2022 at 9:35 am

      You are too kind, my friend! You’re going to look like a total rick star with this recipe. Hope everyone enjoys it! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  32. jessie

    November 21, 2022 at 4:05 pm

    so planning on doing this my question is i don’t see salt on the ingredient list most of the green bean casseroles taste are so bland and blah does this recipe not need salt for the canned green beans?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 22, 2022 at 9:12 am

      With these ingredients, I feel like it’s salty enough, but you are more than welcome to add some salt if you wish. Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
      • Rita Taylor

        November 22, 2022 at 12:47 pm

        Stacy, can’t we just assemble the whole casserole the day before, excluding the French onions, bring to room temperature, and bake with the French onions, the day of Thanksgiving, instead of reheating.

        Reply
        • Stacey

          November 23, 2022 at 9:33 am

          Absolutely! It works perfectly. I do it this way nearly every year.

          Reply
  33. Katie

    November 21, 2022 at 2:35 am

    Im vegetarian so I skipped the bacon, but this was so good! Def will be my go to recipe for Thanksgiving. Will probably make it occasionally throughout the year as well 😅 thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Katie!

      Reply
  34. Rita Taylor

    November 20, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    I plan on making this for this Thanksgiving, 2022. Can I make it a day ahead?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:42 pm

      Yep, but I’d recommend baking it without the onion topping and adding it when reheating so it doesn’t get soggy.

      Reply
  35. Bill

    November 19, 2022 at 8:48 pm

    Hey, love the recipe and making it this Thanksgiving. Going to use fresh cooked string beans.

    Reply
    • Kate

      November 20, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      How many pounds of fresh green beans

      Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      Sure hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  36. Mia

    November 19, 2022 at 9:21 am

    Hey Stacey! My family doesn’t eat pork however I have not found a recipe for green bean casserole that has more love than yours. Do you by chance think that turkey bacon would be a good substitute or would it alter the flavor too much?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      Thank you! I think turkey bacon would be just fine. It will add the smokiness of regular bacon – which is the most important part of adding the bacon. Enjoy!

      Reply
  37. Doreen

    November 17, 2022 at 10:26 pm

    Hi!
    Just found your recipe and it looks so good! Is it doable to halve the recipe and still have it taste the same? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:55 pm

      Yes! I think it should work just fine halved. Enjoy!

      Reply
  38. Beth

    November 17, 2022 at 9:29 pm

    Found your recipe 2 years ago and made it for Thanksgiving. The whole family LOVED it. It has been requested every year since for Thanking and Christmas! I’ll be making it again this year for both holidays and every year after.
    This is soooooo good!! Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 21, 2022 at 2:57 pm

      These are my favorite kinds of comments. It’s such a joy to hear about my recipes making it into family traditions! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  39. Sandra

    November 8, 2022 at 10:05 am

    This is my new go to for my green bean casserole side on Thanksgiving. I’ve made this the past 3yrs now per family requests.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 8, 2022 at 10:58 am

      That’s incredible, Sandra! So glad to hear it’s made it onto the menu so many times!

      Reply
  40. Brant Jordan

    November 3, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    Yo! Stacey,how goes “IT”? I’ve been busy making alot of the recipes from your lovely Southern Bite website and I must say,I’m enjoying myself,I’ve also tweaked some of the recipes and put them in my personal computer recipe index files,I’m cooking for 15 people mainly people that are not as fortunate as me,I’ve only been doing this for 3 years but I enjoy and absolutely love helping and feeding people.I have monetary donations thru the town I live in and truly,I’m not out of pocket too much.
    Thanks again for your yummy website. Cheers! Brant Jordan

    Reply
    • Stacey

      November 4, 2022 at 11:52 am

      That’s amazing! Feeding folks is my favorite thing to do!

      Reply
  41. Amber

    November 1, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    How far in advance can I make this recipe and how would you suggest to reheat it?

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    • Stacey

      November 2, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      It’s not great reheated, but it does work. I just recommend making it without the onions on top and add them when reheating. A day or so in advance should work.

      Reply
  42. Phillip Mix

    September 13, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    I am making it now. My wife has been giving away green beans for three weeks . Today she requested green bean casserole I am using ham instead of bacon and portabella soup from Trader Joes . Hope she likes it!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 15, 2022 at 11:38 am

      We hope she does too!

      Reply
  43. Leslie

    September 3, 2022 at 1:17 pm

    Love the addition of the Monterey Jack to the mixture! And of course mushrooms and bacon are a win! I also add a little diced red bell pepper to mine!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 6, 2022 at 8:38 am

      I bet the red bell peppers give it a sweet kick!

      Reply
  44. La Ree

    August 23, 2022 at 9:23 pm

    Can I make this the night before and heat it up day of?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 24, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Of course, but I might wait to add the onions until you reheat it so they won’t be soggy!

      Reply
  45. Megan Dixon

    August 2, 2022 at 11:27 am

    Is there any nutritional info that maybe I am overlooking?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 2, 2022 at 3:30 pm

      I know it can be a little frustrating that the nutritional info is not included, but here’s why!

      https://southernbite.com/heres-why-i-dont-post-nutritional-information-with-my-recipes/

      Reply
  46. M. McCord

    April 9, 2022 at 5:24 pm

    I’ve known people who make fun of green bean casserole and the people who make it, yet every time I’ve taken it to a potluck, not one morsel is left. One year, I took it to our holiday potluck at work. Every bit was eaten. The next year, I doubled the recipe and again, not a bit left. Your version sounds like next level goodness to me. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you.

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    • Stacey

      April 11, 2022 at 8:43 am

      I hope everyone loves this recipe too!

      Reply
      • Debbie

        December 24, 2022 at 9:40 am

        I want to make two 9 X 11 glass pans of this recipe. I would like to bake them at separate times without the fried onions. How long should I bake them since the pans are smaller? I will be adding the fried onion topping at my dad’s. Should I reheat the pans at 350 degrees, and how long should I bake them?

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        • Stacey

          December 27, 2022 at 1:59 pm

          The original cook time should be roughly the same. If you refrigerate them, you’ll want to allow the dishes to come to room temperature before adding them to a preheated oven, or add the cold dishes to a cold oven and preheat the oven with the dishes in it. Reheat at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes. Hope that helps!

          Reply
  47. Scarlett

    December 25, 2021 at 7:07 pm

    Well I made this delicious green bean casserole, the amazing potato casserole, and the scrumptious corn pudding for today – Christmas Day menu, 2021. I love, love, love Southern Bite and Stacey. He’s my “go to” chef and I wouldn’t take anything for his cookbook!!! My husband has a serious drooling problem this evening. He said that just watching me cook these beauties and finally eating them has changed his world. He’s going to want Christmas every day. 🤣 Thank you so much Stacey. I’m so glad you’re on Pinterest and Instagram. Keep on cooking!! ❤️

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Scarlett! It’s such an honor to know your menu included so many of my recipes! Happy New Year!

      Reply
    • M. McCord

      April 9, 2022 at 5:30 pm

      Your husband sounds like a cutie pie. : )

      Reply
  48. Ronell

    December 24, 2021 at 9:48 pm

    I love this recipe
    I’m trying it for Christmas this year.
    I’m trying the golden mushroom soup instead of regular.
    Do u think it will ruin the bacon flavor?

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    • Stacey

      January 4, 2022 at 2:04 pm

      I love the golden mushroom soup. It will certainly taste different, but I don’t think it will ruin it by any means. Enjoy! Let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  49. Sabrina Coffman

    November 26, 2021 at 10:41 am

    I have to say out of all the recipes I’ve tried over the years for green bean casserole this one blew them all out of the water!! It was so delicious. I used 2 lbs of fresh green beans, snipped both ends, cut them in half and boiled them in chicken broth for 10 mins to soften. I omitted the mushrooms and subbed cream of chicken for cream of mushroom. Keeping this around for a long time!

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    • Stacey

      November 30, 2021 at 3:51 pm

      Awesome! Love hearing that, Sabrina!

      Reply
  50. Gerome buhrman

    November 25, 2021 at 10:42 am

    Best green bean casserole I’ve ever had. The family requests this side for every family get together!

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    • Stacey

      November 30, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      Fantastic! Great to hear!

      Reply
  51. Gayle

    November 22, 2021 at 8:09 pm

    What cheese would be best to substitute for the Monterey Jack?

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    • Stacey

      November 23, 2021 at 8:59 am

      I’ve used mozzarella before. Enjoy!

      Reply
  52. Maryanne McQuarrie

    November 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    I wouldn’t add salt next time.
    Everything else was good, no leftovers with this dish. Excellent.

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    • Stacey

      November 22, 2021 at 4:58 pm

      Glad to hear it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  53. Jason French

    November 19, 2021 at 8:51 am

    First time making this dish this Thanksgiving. It smells amazing and I’m sure the coworkers are going to love this! Thanks for the recipe.

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    • Stacey

      November 19, 2021 at 10:08 am

      Awesome! Sure hope everyone enjoys it!

      Reply
  54. BliTzer

    November 12, 2021 at 8:56 am

    The only thing I changed was the bacon.. I added MORE? 9 strips & 2 cups crumbled.. I used a microwave bacon cooker that drains the grease into a holder to use later &bit makes it very crispy!

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    • Stacey

      November 16, 2021 at 11:48 am

      More bacon is NEVER a bad idea!

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  55. Joan in VA

    November 9, 2021 at 10:05 am

    Sigh. With a nasty mushroom allergy, this is ever so out of range. After reading the comments, I will try the Cream of Asparagus soup instead of the cream of mushroom. Is there a good substitute for the mushrooms themselves?

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    • Stacey

      November 9, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      Cream of chicken will work, too! You can simply leave the mushrooms out altogether.

      Reply
  56. noble shockley

    November 8, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    yummy

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    • Stacey

      November 8, 2021 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  57. Rachael

    May 29, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    I love love love this recipe. I substitute cream of chicken because my family doesn’t like mushrooms. And I always use French green beans because they really pick up the sauce so well. I also don’t add cheese though I imagine it would be delicious with it. I also use a whole pound of bacon. Half goes in to the casserole a tiny bit under cooked and the other half goes on top with the onions – AMAZING!! I have been using this recipe for YEARS now. My family loves it so much we try to have it about once a month – not just at holiday time!! I think I’ll try adding some chopped/pulled chicken and cheese next time and make it a meal!!!

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    • Rachael

      May 29, 2021 at 12:40 pm

      I should also add that my father and my husband both HATE green beans but they both LOVE them like this. In fact, it’s the only way either of them will eat them!!$

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      • Stacey

        June 2, 2021 at 9:13 pm

        So happy to hear that, Rachael!

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  58. Tracy Fite

    March 15, 2021 at 9:44 pm

    This is my go to recipe for green bean casserole. So cheesy and the flavor is amazing. I have cooked this the last two thanksgivings for my entire family. My kids are almost teenagers and still a bit picky but they go back for seconds every time. Thank you so much for posting this awesome recipe!

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    • Stacey

      March 16, 2021 at 11:20 am

      Nothing makes me happier than reading comments like this! Thanks, Tracy!

      Reply
  59. Kailey

    December 25, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Ok ya’ll this is a damn good recipe. And I don’t say bad words. The cheese really adds something a little extra to push it over the edge – and not in a “fat kid add cheese to everything” kind of way. I don’t eat pork so I used turkey bacon instead. Turned out amazing. Seriously look no further.

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    • Stacey

      December 27, 2020 at 1:51 pm

      Ha! Love that description! Thanks, Kailey!

      Reply
  60. Michelle

    December 22, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    I made this for Thanksgiving this year and was such a hit it was requested again for Christmas!!! Getting my list of ingredients ready now for my grocery shopping! Can’t wait to have it again in a few days…yum!!!

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    • Stacey

      December 23, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      So glad to hear everyone enjoyed it! Merry Christmas!!

      Reply
  61. Diane K

    December 1, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    Wow! This certainly was the ultimate green bean casserole. It was a big hit with my family, and even the leftovers heat up nicely. This is definitely going on next year’s menu. Thanks for this welcome addition! Diane

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    • Stacey

      December 8, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      Awesome!! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  62. Lizzle

    November 28, 2020 at 10:24 am

    The perfect recipe to take your green bean casserole to the next level. Everyone loved this, adding it to my recipe binder!

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    • Stacey

      November 29, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Thanks, Lizzle! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  63. Judi

    November 27, 2020 at 8:17 am

    I am 69 years old and recently remarried. I have never made or tasted a green bean casserole. The idea of it sounded disgusting to me.
    So my new husband requested one for aThanksgiving. I immediately went online and found your recipe. It had BACON in it so I knew it would be better than the rest.
    I followed it mostly but used just beyond blanched fresh string beans and subbed Shiitake mushrooms.
    I made it ahead of time just in case I messed up.
    Well, my husband tasted it and ate the whole dang thing before Thanksgiving! He said he had never tasted a GBC that good. I thought it was fantastic but I only got a couple of forkfuls.
    Thank you. Thank you! You have made a GBC believer out of me.

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    • Kevin

      October 13, 2021 at 8:01 pm

      Why in the world did you remarry at 69? Wow

      Reply
      • Stacey

        October 15, 2021 at 9:09 am

        Maybe her experience with marriage was different than yours. We all don’t walk the same path.

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      • MartiniDoll

        August 4, 2022 at 6:39 pm

        Kevin, 69 is the NEW 39 😉

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  64. Heidi Hofacker

    November 26, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    I have made green bean casseroles for 30 years. Started using fresh beans several years ago. Saw this recipe and decided to take a chance because it sounded awesome! I couldn’t find plain Monterey Jack cheese, so I used a cheddar jack blend. I also added 1 tsp of soy sauce. I came home with a small portion from the 13×9 pan! It was a huge hit! Thank you ???? this is my new go to recipe!!!

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2020 at 8:17 am

      Thanks so much, Heidi! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  65. Adriana Thomas

    November 25, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    I just made it but with bacon and onions and it’s for the next day, Is it ruined now?? I’m just going to put it in the fridge once it’s cooled and hopefully I add the French onions on top and bake it it’s not too bad ????

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    • Stacey

      November 25, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Not, not at all. It will lose some of its cheesiness, but will still taste delicious! Just add the fried onions right before it goes in the oven and it’ll be just fine. Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  66. Stephen

    November 24, 2020 at 9:47 pm

    The only cheese left at the store was a Monterey and cheddar blend. Will that work?

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    • Stacey

      November 25, 2020 at 11:59 am

      It will. Enjoy!

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  67. Dawn

    November 24, 2020 at 11:17 am

    Hi Stacey. I’m looking forward to making this recipe this year. My hubby couldn’t find Monterey Jack cheese so he got a Colby Jack blend. Do you think that will work? I wasn’t sure about cheddar cheese with green beans. Thank you.

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    • Stacey

      November 24, 2020 at 11:49 am

      Colby Jack is a bit milder, so I think it will work.

      Reply
  68. Ellie

    November 22, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    Hands down the best green bean casserole I’ve ever had. I loved how the cheese made it just a bit thick, and the bacon was an awesome addition. LOVE! I printed it out and added it to “THE” binder where all my faves go. Will definitely be using this every year from here on out. Great recipe!

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    • Stacey

      November 23, 2020 at 10:34 am

      Awesome!! I’m so, so glad to hear y’all enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  69. Itene Kolb

    November 22, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    I don’t like mushrooms so I use 1 can cream of chicken and 1 can cream of celery. In addition to mixing in fried onions, I also top my casserole with frozen onion rings.

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    • Stacey

      November 23, 2020 at 10:35 am

      Yum! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  70. Leandra

    November 12, 2020 at 12:36 am

    Hi, any substitute for mushrooms?

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    • Stacey

      November 12, 2020 at 8:38 am

      You could leave simply them out, but you’d still have the cream of mushroom – which I suppose you could use cream of chicken, but the flavor won’t quite be the same.

      Reply
  71. Sue

    November 3, 2020 at 10:10 am

    This sounds wonderful, and can’t wait to try it…
    One question,,,had a request for “Homemade Chocolate Pudding”….Do you have a recipe for that ?
    Thank you so much, and always enjoy your recipes !
    Sue

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    • Stacey

      November 3, 2020 at 10:27 am

      Hope you’ll enjoy it!! I don’t have a chocolate pudding recipe, but I’ve used this one before. https://www.aspicyperspective.com/the-best-homemade-chocolate-pudding-recipe/

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  72. Ben Blackburn

    July 27, 2020 at 9:00 pm

    Great recipe. I have never liked green bean casserole until I made this. However, I made it with 50% more bacon and more garlic. Plus I used fresh green beans, which made it a bit crunchy. Next time I’m going to add some spices — which would you recommend

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    • Stacey

      July 28, 2020 at 11:12 am

      So glad to hear you enjoyed it! When it comes to spices, I suppose you could go just about anywhere. Cayenne or red pepper for heat, some Greek seasoning might be nice as well.

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  73. Carla

    December 25, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    I made this for Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. My son and daughter fought over the leftovers to see who got to take them home. I will definitely make this again, but will half the recipe.

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    • Stacey

      January 7, 2020 at 3:21 pm

      Wonderful!! I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  74. Shirley

    December 23, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    I have always mixed the French Fried onion rings into the casserole as well as some on top….your recipe calls for none in the casserole, correct?

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    • Stacey

      December 23, 2019 at 3:53 pm

      That’s correct, because we have regular onion in the casserole.

      Reply
  75. Donna

    November 30, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    Could I leave this in a warm oven for couple hours after cooked?

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    • Stacey

      December 2, 2019 at 3:14 pm

      I can’t say for sure, but I don’t see why an hour or so, super low, would hurt.

      Reply
  76. Jules

    November 27, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    Hi, I could not find Monterey jack in my grocery store anywhere I’m hoping provolone will be a good substitute. Do you think this will effect the taste or consistency?

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2019 at 5:31 pm

      I think provolone will work perfectly! Hope it turns out great for you!!

      Reply
  77. Donna

    November 27, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    Hey Stacey. One tried I did what a friend’s Mom did, added a can of store bought La Choy Chow Mein to it. It was ok. Not so sure about the cheese you sugg., or mushrooms.

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      This isn’t a “cheesy” casserole. It just gives the sauce some flavor and heft. For me, mushrooms are must. But I totally understand if that’s not your thing.

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  78. Kara Castellano

    November 25, 2019 at 8:13 am

    Hi, can you use this recipe for a crock pot? If so, how long would you cook it for and I understand you would have to toast the onions to top. Thanks

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    • Kim

      November 25, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      Can you prepare this the night before and cook the following day?

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      • Stacey

        November 26, 2019 at 12:28 pm

        Sure! You’ll just leave the onions off until you bake it.

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    • Stacey

      November 26, 2019 at 12:31 pm

      I’ve not tried that with this particular version, so I can’t say for sure. I would imagine about 4 hours on low, though.

      Reply
  79. Gina Chavez

    November 24, 2019 at 3:26 pm

    I already bought frozen green beans, can I use them and what should I do to prepare them for this recipe! This recipe sounds amazing and if I have to I will go out and buy canned beans! Thanks, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!

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    • Stacey

      November 26, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      No worries! Just blanch them in boiling salted water for about 10 minutes and they should work just fine. Hope you enjoy!!

      Reply
  80. Stephanie

    November 23, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    I love your recipes! Can’t wait to try it this way this year! 🙂

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    • Stacey

      November 26, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      Thank you! Hope it turns out great for you!!

      Reply
  81. Rhianna

    November 18, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    If I double this recipe should I use a larger pan or cook longer? If so, by how much? Thanks!

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    • Stacey

      November 18, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      I would reccomend just making two casseroles as it’s going to be hard to find a larger dish without going to a large aluminum pan. That way everything should stay about the same.

      Reply
  82. Shawn Slater

    November 6, 2019 at 4:47 am

    I have a green bean casserole that doesn’t have cream of mushroom soup in it. It beats any cream of mushrooms soup recipe, hands down everytime.
    Send me a email and I’ll give it to you.
    Thank You,
    Shawn Slater

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    • Stacey

      November 6, 2019 at 9:23 am

      I’ll admit it. I’m seriously partial to the mushroom soup, but I’m willing to give anything a try. 🙂

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    • pc

      November 5, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      Hi Shawn, I’d love that recipe as well if you don’t mind sharing? 🙂

      Reply
  83. Ted F.

    December 25, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    This will forever be the recipe that will bring to table. I omitted the mushrooms. And used Cream Celery Soup instead. Bacon just makes everything better.

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    • Stacey

      December 27, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      So glad you’ve enjoyed it, Ted!!!

      Reply
  84. Erin

    December 21, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    I must admit I’m not a fan of green bean casserole usually, but I needed some easy make ahead sides for a large family gathering. This really is the best recipe out there. The addition of the bacon really elevates this dish and a bit of cheese makes it thick and creamy!

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    • Stacey

      December 21, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      So glad that y’all enjoyed it, Erin!!

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      • Rebekah Thompson

        November 25, 2019 at 1:48 pm

        Can I do unsweetened almond milk instead of regular milk?

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        • Stacey

          November 26, 2019 at 12:29 pm

          I don’t see why not. Hope it turns out great!

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  85. Meagen

    November 22, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    By far the BEST green bean casserole recipe ever! We made a few adjustments as follows (my husband is allergic to onions so I’m used to getting creative): 1/3 C very finely diced celery instead of onions, 1.5x the amount of minced garlic, splash of Worcestire and sprinkle of paprika when cooking down the mushroom/celery/garlic mixture, and instead of French’s onions we used shoestring potato French fries on top. I also threw the casserole back in the oven on broil for a few minutes with Monterey Jack sprinkled over the top until it was bubbly & brown.

    Thank you so much for the recipe!

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2018 at 9:04 am

      Sounds amazing! So glad y’all enjoyed it, Meagan!

      Reply
  86. Amanda

    November 22, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Made this today for Thanksgiving 2018 and loved it!!! Thank you!!

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Awesome! Glad it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  87. MikeA

    November 22, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    canned beans are for losers.

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Call me a loser, then! 🙂

      Reply
    • pc

      November 5, 2021 at 3:40 pm

      When canned green beans are all my spouse will eat, it leaves me no choice! I use WHOLE canned green beans and rinse them to remove salt before using.

      Reply
  88. Karen

    November 21, 2018 at 2:44 pm

    Hey Stacey!
    I just decided to make this as my side for tomorrow. Can I get started on this now? Would you go ahead and mix in the bacon or should I add the bacon & crispy onions tomorrow? This looks amazing and I can’t wait to eat it!
    Thanks again for everything you do! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    • Stacey

      November 21, 2018 at 3:09 pm

      I’m starting today as well and am doing just as you suggested – waiting and adding my bacon and onions tomorrow right before baking. Hope y’all enjoy!! Happy Thanksgiving!

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      • Karen

        December 22, 2018 at 5:00 pm

        Thanks Stacey!
        This is the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole!!!!

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        • Stacey

          December 27, 2018 at 5:09 pm

          Glad you think so too!

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  89. Billie

    November 20, 2018 at 12:32 am

    Sliced Water Chestnuts make it crunchy !!!

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    • Stacey

      November 20, 2018 at 10:37 am

      Yes they do!

      Reply
  90. Carol Williamson

    November 19, 2018 at 7:32 pm

    My son asked me to make a green bean casserole last Thanksgiving for his work pot luck dinner. I chose this recipe because it looked wonderful & had such good reviews. I doubled it & prepared it in a slow cooker because they don’t have a kitchen there. They (all guys) ate every bite & raved how good it was. Guess what his coworkers want him to bring this year!! ???? I haven’t made it for us at home because my youngest grandson HATES green beans, but my son said it’d be nice to have on our Thanksgiving table so I’ll get to have some this year! Thanks for posting this fabulous recipe.

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    • Stacey

      November 20, 2018 at 10:37 am

      This makes me so happy! I’m just so glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  91. Kerry

    November 19, 2018 at 9:24 am

    It says to stir in the diluted mushroom soup – how did you dilute it? Thanks!

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    • Kerry

      November 19, 2018 at 9:27 am

      Oh goodness. Nevermind. My eyes are playing tricks on me! It clearly says UNDILUTED! 🙂

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      • Stacey

        November 19, 2018 at 11:49 am

        No worries! 🙂

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        • Nicole C.

          October 11, 2019 at 7:28 am

          I’m having a dinner party for some friends. A couple of them are vegetarian. What can I substitute the bacon for and not feel like the dish is missing something?

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          • Stacey

            October 16, 2019 at 9:51 pm

            Hmm… I’m honestly not sure. You could use a little liquid smoke to get that smoky flavor in and perhaps some butter to get that fat and texture in there.

  92. mackenzie

    November 18, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Could I omit the mushrooms all together? Would I need to add more beans or something to it if doing a 9×13 still?

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    • Stacey

      November 19, 2018 at 11:51 am

      You can simply leave them out. No need for a substitution. 🙂

      Reply
  93. Jae

    November 16, 2018 at 9:10 pm

    I’m preparing approximately 30 servings. Triple ingredients??

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    • Stacey

      November 19, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Sounds about right to me! Y’all enjoy!

      Reply
  94. Lauren

    November 14, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    If using fresh green beans instead of canned, do I need to blanch them before folding them into the mixture?

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    • Stacey

      November 14, 2018 at 3:36 pm

      Depending on weather you like your green beans completely tender, you might want to cook them all the way through before adding them. Canned beans are usually cooked soft straight from the can. If you like them to have more crunch, blanching them will work.

      Reply
  95. LolO

    November 14, 2018 at 11:11 am

    Want to make chicken and rice or noodle soup

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  96. Holly

    November 11, 2018 at 8:40 pm

    What size baking dish did you use? (Beginner cooker here in charge of this for thanksgiving!)

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    • Stacey

      November 12, 2018 at 4:38 pm

      You got this! 9×13-inch will work perfectly for this! Good luck!

      Reply
  97. Diana T

    November 11, 2018 at 11:32 am

    I don’t eat bacon- do you think I could use Liquid Smoke instead? If so, any idea how much I should use? I don’t want to overpower the dish.

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    • Stacey

      November 12, 2018 at 4:43 pm

      I’m super worried about liquid smoke overpowering. You could start with a drop or two and just work up from there.

      Reply
  98. Teresa

    September 9, 2018 at 12:38 pm

    This is by far the best green bean casserole iv ever had

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    • Stacey

      September 11, 2018 at 9:41 am

      Nothing makes me happier than comments like this! Thanks, Teresa!

      Reply
  99. Kimberly Wall

    August 11, 2018 at 9:34 pm

    Well, I kinda followed your recipe… I didn’t have any cream of mushroom soup, didn’t have any plain Monteray Jack cheese… so this is what I did: combined some directions from a recipe I found on daringgourmet.com with some of yours. Yes, I love bacon, so I used it! Yes, I love cheese, and had some Pepper Jack, so used it; I had a variety pack of dried mushrooms from Costco, so reconstituted about 1 cup word, then cut into small pieces. So after frying the bacon, sauteed onions, garlic and mushrooms with the bacon. Removed to the bacon plate. Then added 3 Tbsp butter, added approximately 1/2 cup flour, slowly added half and half then milk to make a nice rue seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Added approximately 1 1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, and as it thickened, I added the bacon/mushroom mixture into it. Then added my freshly blanched garden green beans. I placed into two (2) 8×8 inch dishes, topped with a thin layer of Mexican cheese blend then tater tots, and baked for 30 minutes at 350* It turned out absolutely delicious, but did take a little (a lot) more time than your simple recipe, Stacey!! Had to prep those green beans and blanch, and that takes time! Boredom, which you mentioned under a lemon dessert recipe cannot be found here! Lol! Thanks for sharing your love of cooking!!

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    • Stacey

      August 15, 2018 at 9:53 am

      Sounds great, Kimberly!!

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      • Erin

        February 13, 2019 at 8:59 pm

        Trying this out for my family tonight, I will comment back with a verdict! It’s interesting because this technically has all of the things i love, but i wasn’t sure if i liked it when i taste tested then pan mixture. Maybe because I am used to my casserole tasting a certain way I’m not sure, but I’m excited to see! 16 more minutes.

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        • Stacey

          February 14, 2019 at 12:16 pm

          Sure hope it turned out great for you!!

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          • Donna F.

            November 2, 2020 at 2:18 pm

            I have made my green bean casserole this way for years, the only difference is I add more garlic (roasted) and I add a 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce for more flavor.

          • Stacey

            November 2, 2020 at 2:48 pm

            Love adding soy sauce for extra flavor in dishes like this!

  100. Kelly

    April 8, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Could you sub canned mushrooms for the button mushrooms?

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    • Stacey

      April 9, 2018 at 10:01 am

      You can, though the texture will be very different.

      Reply
  101. Janet Morris

    December 28, 2017 at 9:45 am

    Green bean casserole, meh. That is what I used to think until I made this recipe for our Christmas dinner this year and just let me say I could not get enough of it! It was the best I have ever had and even better the next day as all of the flavors seemed to just explode! Will definitely be my go to green bean casserole!

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    • Stacey

      December 28, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      SO glad to hear you enjoyed it, Janet! I won’t make it any other way either! 🙂

      Reply
  102. Jenn Link

    December 26, 2017 at 11:45 am

    This recipe worked amazing! I used 2 lbs of fresh green beans which subbed well for the casserole. Family loved it. Thank you!

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    • Stacey

      December 27, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      So glad y’all enjoyed it!

      Reply
  103. sara

    December 23, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    Can you make ahead and the cook?

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    • Stacey

      December 27, 2017 at 7:58 pm

      Everything but the onions. Just add them right before cooking.

      Reply
  104. Sarah

    December 17, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    Do you think I could make this in a slow cooker?

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    • Stacey

      December 18, 2017 at 10:02 am

      Hmmm… I don’t see why not.

      Reply
  105. Rick Capin

    December 7, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    Something that I have always done is use all 4 kinds of green beans (whole, cut, French style & Italian) in my recipe. I love the way that makes the finished casserole look & taste.

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    • Stacey

      December 8, 2017 at 9:36 am

      What a GREAT idea!

      Reply
  106. Vicki

    November 24, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Can you use french style green beans?

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    • Stacey

      November 27, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Sure!

      Reply
  107. Donna K.

    November 22, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    All except the french fried onions, could this be prepared the night before, or would it make it soggy?

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    • Lindsay

      November 23, 2017 at 8:11 am

      I made mine last night and plan on putting the fried onions on and cooking today. My mother has been a professional cook for 35 years and she said I can do it this way. 🙂

      Reply
  108. Dianne

    November 17, 2017 at 9:34 am

    I would like to replace the canned beans with fresh, cooked beans. Can you recommend how many ounces I would use? Still 58?

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    • Stacey

      November 17, 2017 at 10:36 am

      I’d use about 1 1/2 pounds of fresh beans.

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      • Jess

        December 23, 2018 at 10:58 pm

        I made this version for Thanksgiving, with fresh green beans (2 pounds). It was an absolute hit!
        I boiled the green beans in chicken broth for 10 minutes to soften them.

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        • Stacey

          December 27, 2018 at 5:04 pm

          Awesome! Glad y’all enjoyed it!!

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        • Benicia Lammon

          November 5, 2021 at 7:24 am

          Did you boil your fresh green beans prior to 30 mins of oven time?

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  109. Tess

    November 16, 2017 at 10:39 pm

    Could you clarify how much “French Fried Onions” should be used on the top of the casserole? It looks like it says 1 1/s cups French Fried Onion…. This sounds really good–can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing the recipe! 🙂

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    • Stacey

      November 17, 2017 at 8:45 am

      It should be 1 1/2 cups. Hope you’ll enjoy!

      Reply
  110. Pam

    November 16, 2017 at 8:15 pm

    I agree! Green bean casserole wouldn’t be the same without those 3 ingredients, but that’s not to say it can’t be improved upon. I’m making your version this year!

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    • Stacey

      November 17, 2017 at 8:44 am

      Thanks, Pam! I sure hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  111. Lane Edwards

    November 15, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    How about fresh cooked POLE beans???

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    • Stacey

      November 16, 2017 at 9:35 am

      I think they would work just fine.

      Reply
  112. Amy

    November 15, 2017 at 2:29 pm

    What brand of green beans do you use or recommend please?

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    • Stacey

      November 16, 2017 at 9:34 am

      I typically use Del Monte.

      Reply
      • Rachel

        December 24, 2021 at 12:29 pm

        Is it okay if my onions got a little dark brown. I stirred them for five minutes and they started turning dark brown on me and kept turning darker when I added the garlic. Will this ruin the dish? Thanks Stacey!

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        • Stacey

          December 24, 2021 at 1:19 pm

          It should be just fine. You could always taste them to see if they have a bitter flavor. Regardless, I think it will be fine. Enjoy!

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    • Susan

      November 23, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      I just read Cream of Asparagus soup instead of mushroom soup brings out something special. Haven’t tried this but sounds interesting. Splash of soy sauce too.

      Reply
      • Stacey

        November 24, 2020 at 10:01 am

        That’s interesting! I’d love to try it that way.

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      • Nicole Manier

        November 25, 2020 at 8:55 am

        This looks delicious! Do you think I can make this a day in advance?

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        • Stacey

          November 25, 2020 at 11:58 am

          You can, but it will lose a little of it’s “cheesiness.” Just be sure to only add the onions right before you bake it.

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          • Rachel

            December 21, 2021 at 11:14 am

            I am making mine a day in advance. How can I add the bacon and onion straws later when the bacon grease is used to mix everything together? What about the cheese for making it early? What should I do with the cheese, bacon, and onion straws when making this Christmas Eve to serve Christmas? Thanks Stacy!

          • Stacey

            December 21, 2021 at 4:33 pm

            When making it in advance, I prepare everything up until putting on the onions. Then I just cover and refrigerate. When ready to bake, I allow the dish to come to room temp, add the onions, and bake as directed. Hope this helps! Merry Christmas!

    • caitlin elliott

      November 21, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      Can you list all the nutritional information for this meal?

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      • Stacey

        November 22, 2021 at 4:56 pm

        Hey, Caitlin! That’s not something I track since many of the ingredients in my recipes have nutritional content that can vary by brand. I’d suggest picking your favorite products and plugging them in to something like MyFitnesPal.com to get an accurate measurement.

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