The Best Green Bean Casserole Recipe
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As the holiday season approaches, get your Thanksgiving menu finalized and make sure it includes this amazing green casserole recipe. With extras like bacon, this recipe takes the traditional green bean casserole up a notch and your guests are guaranteed to love it.
Green bean casserole is a staple at pretty much any holiday dinner table. When you are searching for recipes, look no further than this string bean casserole with bacon. It is the best green bean casserole recipe around.
I originally created this easy green casserole in partnership with ALDI whose stores were new to my area. To get an idea of how their prices compared, I did a little double shopping and cooking.
I wanted to compare how ALDI stacked up to the local store I usually shop in, so I did a little comparison when making my green bean casserole. I went to both stores and bought the store brand of all the ingredients I needed to make my recipe, including the made from scratch cream of mushroom soup. Here was the result.
Ingredients for The BEST Green Bean Casserole
- Green Beans – This recipe uses fresh green beans. You can substitute frozen ones but be sure to thaw them first (do not cook the frozen ones).
- Bacon
- Sour Cream
- Milk
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – Some green bean casserole recipes use canned cream of mushroom soup. I like to use homemade cream of mushroom soup instead but definitely is not a requirement. Using the canned soup makes the casserole easier and faster.
- Salt and Pepper
- French Fried Onions
How to Make Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is so easy to make. It is as simple as combining the ingredients into a bowl and then transferring to a baking dish. Add the remaining toppings and then bake it in the oven.
I mix the items and put into the casserole dish the day before I plan to bake it. Then, I take it out of the refrigerator while the oven heats up and add the remaining toppings just before baking.
I’m from a lot farther south than I live now and we always referred to it string bean casserole. It is exactly the same thing but just with a different name.Â
The thing that makes this the best green casserole is the addition of sour cream and bacon to the recipe. I think it adds such great flavor and texture to a holiday classic. This green bean casserole with bacon always gets rave reviews whenever I make it.
More Great Thanksgiving Vegetable Side Dishes
- Candied Bacon Corn Pudding
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Stuffing
- Mascarpone Mashed Potatoes
- Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
The Best Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 1/4 cup cream of mushroom soup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cup French fried onions divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add green beans and cook for 2 minutes. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.4 cups fresh green beans,
- In a large bowl, combine cream of sour cream, milk, cream of mushroom soup, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine. Stir in green beans and 2/3 cup onions. Transfer to prepared baking dish.1/4 cup sour cream, 3 Tablespoons milk, 1 1/4 cup cream of mushroom soup, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1 1/2 cup French fried onions
- Top with crumbled bacon and remaining fried onions.Â3 slices bacon,
- Bake for 10-15 minutes in preheated oven or until bubbly. Remove from oven and serve.
Notes
- If you substitute frozen green beans, thaw them but skip 2 of the recipe.
- You can make the recipe through step 3 up to 2 days in advance. Cover tightly and store in the refrigerator. On the day you plan to bake it, remove from the refrigerator while the oven preheats. Top with bacon and remaining fried onions just before baking.
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Ohhhh – bacon! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Green bean casserole is a MUST at Thanksgiving. This recipe is so delicious, I’m definitely making this one this year!
I like the addition of bacon in this recipe.
This recipe is a staple on our Thanksgiving table!
This was so delicious! My husband is already asking when I will make it again.
Breakfast for dinner is always fun with the kids and we do pizza a lot too. They are getting to be the age that I can allow them to use the cook top, it makes cooking/baking fun!
This is a huge family favorite. We make it every holiday.