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    Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

    Published: Jun 8, 2019 · Modified: Mar 10, 2020 by Anna 38 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Green Bean Casserole from Scratch - the healthiest way to make this creamy and delicious traditional dish. Made with fresh green beans and no cans of cream of soup!

    Pair this delicious casserole with Oven Roasted Turkey Breast or Instant Pot Ham for a wonderful holiday meal.

    Overhead shot of green bean casserole in white oval dish.

    This is our second side dish from our Family Day dinner. It's a classic but made from scratch, meaning no cans of cream of mushroom soup or canned beans here. It's really easy to make this dish from scratch and I highly recommend it. You can control the flavors and feel good knowing what's in it.

    For holiday dinner, I like to make as many things from scratch as I have time for. I would never trade my homemade cranberry sauce for the canned stuff (yuck!) or my homemade pumpkin pie for the store bakery one. Side dishes that we have been doing the same way since forever, can easily be prepared from scratch and ahead of time! That's what I love about this Green Bean Casserole from Scratch! Make it a day ahead, refrigerate until dinner time and bake when ready. You can win some serious points for this. 🙂

    Instructions:

    • Cook the beans in boiling water until tender. Do not overcook them! They will finish up in the oven.
    • The creamy sauce starts with bacon and sauteed onion and mushrooms and finished off with milk and cornstarch mixture.
    • Top with French fried onions and bake until bubbly.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 lb fresh green beans
    • half and half
    • cornstarch
    • white or baby Bella mushrooms
    • bacon
    • butter
    • yellow onion
    • salt and pepper
    • French fried onions

    Best tips:

    • only partially cook the green beans for the best result
    • use homemade fried onions, if you like
    • use bacon for added flavor

    Can I make it ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make this casserole a day ahead and keep covered in the fridge. Top with French fried onions just before baking.

    Related Recipes:

    • Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing
    • Instant Pot Ham
    • Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
    • Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes 

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Green bean casserole in white oval baking dish.

    Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

    Author: Anna
    The healthiest way to make this creamy and delicious traditional dish. Made with fresh green beans and no cans of cream of soup!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 people
    Calories 169 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb fresh green beans washed, ends trimmed
    • 2 cups half and half or whole milk
    • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
    • 7 white mushrooms washed and sliced
    • 2 slices of bacon chopped
    • 1 Tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 cup French fried onions

    Instructions
     

    • Cut all beans in half and cook in boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.
    • Butter a 2qt baking dish and set aside.
    • In a large saucepan, sautee bacon until crispy.
    • Add butter, onion and mushrooms and cook until soft.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch.
    • Add the milk to the saucepan, half of a cup at a time and whisk until it thickens.
    • Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Pour the mixture over the green beans. Toss gently to coat.
    • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. You can cover the dish with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight or bake right away.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Top with French fried onions and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Let sit in room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 127mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 12.9mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    This recipe was originally published on October 10th, 2014 and updated on June 8th, 2019.

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    1. Brenda Bratton says

      November 27, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      I never liked green bean casserole because I despise canned mushroom soup. Gonna give this a try, tonight as a matter of fact. Thanks for the recipe.. Probably will add a little dry mustard .

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 29, 2020 at 5:50 pm

        I hope you love it, Brenda!

        Reply
    2. Michael in Croatia says

      November 26, 2020 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      Just finished making it. Not difficult. If you live outside the States, you often cannot get canned mushroom soup, so this recipe was a godsend. I haven't baked it yet - will wait until dinner time, but I tasted it and it is delicious. I'm sure it will be even better once fully cooked and the flavors blend. And, of course, fresh ingredients are always preferable.
      Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving.

      Reply
    3. Angie says

      November 24, 2020 at 8:02 am

      I am not sure as I have access to fresh green beans. Can I use frozen in a pinch?

      Reply
      • Amalia C Oyarzun says

        November 25, 2020 at 6:19 pm

        absolutely, frozen is better than canned.

        Reply
    4. Emily says

      November 21, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe that I'm going to make it again this year. I recently saw a recipe with fried leeks - slice them thinly and fry them up! I'm going to try that this time, although this part does look pretty labor intensive. One question I have is how far in advance it can be made. The recipe says overnight, but I'm wondering if I can push that and keep it refrigerated for two days. Will it keep that way?

      Reply
    5. Mari says

      November 28, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent dish. Made it on Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 02, 2019 at 12:57 am

        Thank you so much, Mari!

        Reply
    6. Peter St. John says

      November 28, 2019 at 10:28 am

      5 stars
      Take a gander at the Sodium content on Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup. Then make your own!

      Reply
    7. Monique Morgan says

      November 16, 2019 at 8:37 am

      What the heck is wrong with canned soup? I've made this for years -- with Frenched green beans, Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup and Durkee's French Fried Onions -- no cheese no bechamel no hand-dipping, frying my own onions -- you can make it in about 5 mins and it is DELICIOUS. I've tried it many times without the cans and it was good but didn't really WOW -- so why make the extra effort if the rest of Thanksgiving is waiting? It is my favorite Thanksgiving dish and I am a very old woman so I KNOW what I am talking about here. Make your green bean casserole and follow the directions on the soup can or the onions. Just sayin'. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        November 22, 2019 at 2:40 pm

        Everyone’s taste is different and old age doesn’t imply a perfect opinion. I’ve been making green bean casserole without any of the canned ingredients, from scratch for years and I’ve always received compliments for how much improved it was over the old Campbell’s version plus it’s healthier. Thanks for another great recipe!

        Reply
        • Anna says

          November 23, 2019 at 2:16 pm

          Well said, Sarah! Thank you!!

          Reply
      • Angie says

        November 25, 2019 at 6:47 am

        Nothing is necessarily “wrong” with using canned soup, but using fresh ingredients and making the sauce from scratch just tastes better.

        Reply
      • Kristina says

        November 28, 2019 at 11:39 am

        Agree to 100%, respectfully disagree. From scratch is always tastier and healthier! You know what you're putting in and eating. Processed foods not so much. 🙃
        Awesome recipe right here!

        Reply
      • Sarah says

        November 22, 2021 at 12:01 am

        How many cans for this recipe would I use?

        Reply
    8. Michelle Goth says

      October 09, 2019 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      This was way easier than I thought it would be! Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    9. Sara Welch says

      October 08, 2019 at 11:26 am

      This is everything a gourmet meal dish be, and then some! Looking forward to enjoying this for Thanksgiving, indeed!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 08, 2019 at 12:18 pm

        Thanks, Sarah! I hope you love it!

        Reply
    10. Demeter says

      October 08, 2019 at 8:16 am

      5 stars
      This is a holiday must have side dish! Love that you can make it in advance since oven space is a high commodity.

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        November 19, 2019 at 2:07 pm

        Can you use A P Flour instead of Coen starch

        Reply
        • Anna says

          November 19, 2019 at 6:04 pm

          Hi Cheryl! Yes, you can use flour. You will most likely need at least 3 tablespoons of it. I hope this helps!

          Reply
      • AJ Johnson says

        November 27, 2019 at 12:20 pm

        Hello...
        I’m allergic to Monosodium Glutamate (MSG); that’s used in a lot of soups and various other dishes. So I’m glad the homemade recipes are an option, because I used to love green bean casserole!!!

        Reply
    11. Catalina says

      October 08, 2019 at 5:57 am

      5 stars
      This casserole dish is so tasty! Seems so easy to make!

      Reply
    12. Chrissie Baker says

      October 08, 2019 at 4:35 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE green beans, especially green bean casserole. One of my favorite meals! I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    13. Erin says

      October 07, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      This Green Bean Casserole from Scratch couldn't look any more perfect!

      Reply
    14. Dorothy Reinhold says

      October 07, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      It makes me so happy to see this casserole is made from scratch! Can't wait to try this version.

      Reply
    15. Jill Roberts says

      December 20, 2017 at 5:17 am

      5 stars
      This is absolutely magnificent, scrumptious, delicious, super yummy green bean casserole. Definitely I will prep it on the weekend for my family. Thx for sharing Anna!

      Reply
      • Bernadina says

        December 07, 2018 at 9:00 am

        Thank you Anna.

        Reply
    16. Barbara says

      September 06, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      Best green bean casserole recipe I've come across. Used it last two years for Thanksgiving and this year will make it three!

      Reply
    17. Diane says

      November 24, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      Tastes even better with your own french fried onions! Slice 2 med. onions thinly. Toss in a bowl with 1/4 c. AP flour, 2 TBS panko bread crumbs and 1 tsp. kosher salt. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray. Spread coated onions evenly on cookie sheet. Bake @ 475* for 30 minutes, or until golden brown, tossing 2-3 times during that 30 minutes. Let cool while preparing your beans. Awesome!

      Reply
    18. Michelle says

      November 14, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      This looks like a perfect side for Thanksgiving! We included this recipe in our Feature Friday blog post today for The Perfect Thanksgiving Menu!

      Reply
    19. Fay Leuck says

      November 02, 2014 at 5:15 pm

      Do you have a GF french fried onions recipe, or is this not GF? Thanks!!

      Reply
    20. Curry and Comfort says

      October 12, 2014 at 10:13 am

      So much better than using the canned stuff... looks like a perfect side. 🙂

      Reply
    21. Aimee says

      October 11, 2014 at 7:05 am

      I love this!!! So happy to find one without the canned stuff 🙂 Pinned for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
    22. Stephanie says

      October 10, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      Green bean casserole is hands-down my favorite Thanksgiving food... I could eat it alone and skip everything else. This homemade version looks outstanding!

      Reply
    23. Becca says

      October 10, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      This is one of my favorite Thanksgiving side dishes and I refuse to eat the canned stuff anymore. Pinned!

      Reply
    24. Sue says

      October 10, 2014 at 10:50 am

      I love this idea --- the concept can be applied to so many of those 'old favorites' that are made with canned soup --- pinned!

      Reply
    25. realfoodbydad says

      October 10, 2014 at 10:34 am

      One of my all time favorite dishes, love this!

      Reply

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