Looking for more holiday recipes? Look no further than my from-scratch recipes for Sheet Pan Cranberry Chicken and Stuffing, Parker House Dinner Rolls, and Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes.
Why this Recipe Works
Wondering if this really is the best green bean casserole ever? Let me convince you! Fresh green beans — Forget the canned green beans you grew up eating in this green bean casserole recipe, fresh green beans are where it’s at! No more soggy green beans, these remain tender-crisp even after they bake in the yummy homemade soup. Bacon — Everything tastes better with bacon. Enough said. Homemade cream of chicken — So much tastier than the canned kind, and it’s not hard to make at all! Some chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, chicken broth, salt, and flour and you’ve got yourself one heck of a creamy base for this casserole. French fried onions — Okay I mean, some traditional ingredients still stand. You have to have that crunch on the top of this green bean casserole with bacon and I can’t come up with a better replacement, believe me I’ve tried! I have to have these fried onions on top to complete the dish.
Here’s How you Make it
Here’s how you make this super easy homemade green bean casserole – it’s easy, I promise! Prepare the soup Prepare the bacon and green beans
How Many Cups of Green Beans are in a Can?
If you are wondering how many cups you can get out of one can of canned green beans, the answer is about 2.
What can be Substituted for French Fried Onion?
If you don’t have or don’t like French fried onions (I’ll only judge you a little), then there are some things you can use as substitutes, because you absolutely have to have that crunchy top, even if you don’t use fried onions.
Use plain, dried bread crumbs mixed with a little bit of butter. Salad croutons can work too, just break them up if they are big cubes. I admit, I have used crushed potato chips and cornflakes for casserole toppings with great results! Crush up butter crackers and put those on top before baking. Sliced and fried shallots.
Expert Tips
If you end up substituting something like bread crumbs or croutons for the French fried onions in this green bean casserole, make sure to toss them in butter or oil first so that they don’t burn up to a crisp while they’re baking. If you want to freeze green bean casserole, then once it is cooled, wrap the leftovers up with plastic wrap, then foil, or just put in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks. To reheat, put in an oven-safe container, thaw, and heat at 350 degrees until warmed through. You can keep this green bean casserole recipe in the fridge for up to four days. After rinsing and cutting your green beans, pat them dry. This will ensure there’s no excess water in your dish, and it won’t be runny when you serve it.
More Holiday Side Dish Recipes
One Hour Buttermilk Dinner Rolls Cranberry Salad French Onion Potatoes Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole Traditional Homemade Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe Apple Cranberry Walnut Salad
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