Learn how to make Creamy Southern Green Bean Casserole from scratch. This family favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish will put all other sides to shame. Its super creamy, indulging and delicious. This Classic Green Bean Casserole features Green Beans tossed with Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Sour Cream, Herbs and Cheese and baked. Finally is topped off with some Crispy Fried Onions and Cheddar Cheese. Its got that amazing crispy top with cheesy green bean filling oozing out from inside. Seriously, if you do not love Green Beans for Thanksgiving, you will need to rethink that after a spoonful of this decadent side. 😋😋

Are you like me and just love Thanksgiving sides more than the Turkey? 🤔

I mean the whole hoopla about Turkey is fine but there is something so special about tasting a variety of Sides especially for Thanksgiving dinner, right!😍😍

Honestly, I never liked Green Beans, until I made this Green Bean Casserole. Not only is this super creamy and delicious, but it makes something as boring as Green Beans a super decadent, creamy and indulging Thanksgiving side which no one can get enough of!😍

I love to serve this with my other Most Loved Thanksgiving side dishes like:

• Southern Buttermilk Ranch Mashed Potatoes
• Sweet Corn Casserole {5-ingredient} with Jiffy Mix in the Crockpot
• Creamed Spinach Recipe
• Spicy Hot Creamed Corn with Crispy Chicken
• Southern Creamed Corn
• Creamed Broccoli with Crispy Bacon
• Broccoli Rice Casserole
• Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

😍 Why you'll love this Green Bean Casserole Recipe?

• Its super easy and hassle free
• Crunchy on the outside
• Creamy on the inside
• Cheesy and buttery
• Made from scratch
• Perfect Holiday Side

If you don't love Green Beans, then try these favorite Green Beans and you might have to rethink about it.😀

• Green Beans Almondine Recipe
• Chicken and Green beans
• Crispy Fried Green Beans in Air-Fryer
• Cheesy Green Beans
• Maple Mustard Glazed Green Beans
• Garlic Butter Sauteed Green Beans with Parmesan
• Cheesy Green Bean Cheddar Casserole with Fall Spices
• Green Bean Ranch Potato Casserole

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• 😍 Why you'll love this Green Bean Casserole Recipe?
• 🥘 Ingredients needed to make Green Bean Casserole from scratch
• 👩‍🍳 Instructions on make Green Bean Casserole from scratch!
• 🤔 Can I make this in the Slow Cooker?
• 🤔 Can I make Crispy Fried Onions at home?
• 🤔 Can I make this Ahead of Time?
• 🌱 How to make Vegan Green Bean Casserole?
• 🤔 How to store Green Bean Casserole?
• 💯 Top tips to make Green Bean Casserole taste good
• 🥰 Other Thanksgiving Recipes
• Green bean Casserole from scratch

🥘 Ingredients needed to make Green Bean Casserole from scratch

• Green Beans - I like to use fresh Green Beans which have been trimmed and rinsed
• Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup - I love to use this because it makes the Green Bean Casserole extra creamy and delicious
• Sour Cream - My Grandma taught me this. Just a bit of Sour Cream makes this Green Bean Casserole taste so good
• Dried Oregano - helps in building flavors
• Red Pepper Flakes - just a hint of spice
• Garlic Powder - for flavors
• Salt & Pepper - for seasoning
• Crispy Fried Onions - the best ingredient in this casserole
• Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese - extra cheesy flavors

See recipe card for quantities. Also watch the video for a quick visual.

👩‍🍳 Instructions on make Green Bean Casserole from scratch!

STEP 1: COMBINE MUSHROOM SOUP

• Combine Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup with Sour Cream, Garlic powder, Dried Oregano, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt and Pepper

STEP 2: TOP WITH GREEN BEANS & FRIED ONIONS

• Top with rinsed and trimmed Green Beans and half of the Fried Onions.
• Add some shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese on top

STEP 3: BAKE

• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the top gets golden brown and the cheese gets bubbly on top

STEP 4: GARNISH AND SERVE

• Garnish with leftover Crispy Fried Onions and serve.

🤔 Can I make this in the Slow Cooker?

Yes of course! You can make this Green Bean Casserole in the Slow Cooker.

• All you need to do is dump all the ingredients in the same order and cover cook on Low for about 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
• After it gets cooked, garnish with crispy fried onions and serve

🤔 Can I make Crispy Fried Onions at home?

Yes of course! I do this all the time.

• First, chop the Onion into thin slices and separate them
• Toss the Onions with some flour and panko breadcrumbs.
• Transfer them to a parchment paper lined baking dish
• Drizzle some olive oil over them and roast @ 400F for about 20 min.
• OR, Just heat some Canola Oil in a deep dish skillet and as the oil shimmers, deep fry the Onions until they turn crispy and golden brown
• Transfer them to a parchment paper lined plate to soak out the excess moisture and then use them.

🤔 Can I make this Ahead of Time?

Why not! This is such an easy recipe that you can easily make this ahead of time.

Just add everything in the baking dish, cover with a foil and freeze until use.

Next, just pop it directly in the oven and bake for a few extra minutes.

Do Not need to thaw this before baking

🌱 How to make Vegan Green Bean Casserole?

If you're on a Vegan and Gluten Free diet, then fret not. You can easily tweak the classic recipe to make it Vegan Friendly.

• Cook the Green Beans by soaking them in boiling water for 5 minutes and then transfer them to an iced water bowl
• Meanwhile make the sauce. Heat Vegan butter in a skillet
• As the butter melts add the chopped Mushrooms, Onions and Garlic. Cook until fragrant
• Add AP Flour and cook until fragrant
• Season with salt and pepper. Pour Vegetable Broth and Almond Milk
• Whisk until the sauce thickens and gets smooth and lump free
• Transfer this to the baking dish. Top with the green beans and fried Onions
• Bake for 10 min and serve😍

🤔 How to store Green Bean Casserole?

You can freeze leftovers easily. Transfer to an airtight freezer friendly box and freeze this.

You just need to thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving

💯 Top tips to make Green Bean Casserole taste good

• Always use Sour Cream along with Condensed Cream of Mushroom soup. It will make the green bean casserole a recipe for success!
• Prefer using fresh Green Beans for its fresh flavors and color
• If you want you can replace Cream of Mushroom soup with Cream of Chicken
• Do not forget to add a bit of garlic powder and just a hint of red pepper flakes for added flavors
• I love the flavor of Oregano in this Casserole. Its just so good.
• Donot forget to add half of the Fried Onions before baking. It makes the Casserole extra delicious.

🥰 Other Thanksgiving Recipes

• Sweet Potato & Mushroom Thanksgiving Stuffing
• Southern Thanksgiving Recipes || Soul Food Recipes
• Grandma's Turkey Gravy Recipe
• Grandma's Sausage Herb Stuffing
• Cauliflower au Gratin Recipe
• Roasted Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
• Creamed Spinach Recipe
• Mom's Turkey Stuffing Recipe
• Green Beans Almondine Recipe
• Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
• Best Cranberry Sauce Recipe