A Cheesy Green Bean Casserole made from fresh green beans with sautéed mushrooms and a crunchy fried onion topping. This is a must make recipe for the holidays or any large family gathering. With a cup and a half of shredded cheddar, it is supremely cheesy.
I am in love with casseroles all year long but especially in the fall. There are so many reasons to love casseroles. They can be made ahead of time, feed a crowd, and leftovers reheat well.
Green Bean Casserole is always a family a favorite. Except with my son who always says I should have made broccoli casserole instead.
Sometimes I make Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole to free up oven space, but this recipe is probably my favorite green bean casserole recipe.
UPDATE: I have a new favorite Green Beand Casserole- Cream Cheese Bacon Green Bean Casserole.
The cup and a half of shredded cheddar cheese gives it a richer and more comforting flavor. The only problem with Cheesy Green Bean Casserole is it is so good you won’t want to eat anything else with it and it’s supposed to be a side, not the main dish. I’m thinking about making it next time with just a little shredded chicken added in so I can call it a main dish casserole.
Can I Make This Casserole With Canned Green Beans
Many of you have asked if you can make this casserole with canned green beans. Yes, you can. Although I prefer it with fresh, you can make it with either canned or frozen. If using canned, 3 cans should be enough. You will not need the chicken broth.
Variations
For extra flavor try adding a little cooked and crumbled bacon.
What To Do With Leftover Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
If you have leftovers, you need to try thse Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms. They are so much fun!
More Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes
- Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole
- Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes
- Southern Cornbread Dressing
- The BEST Yeast Rolls
See How To Make Cheesy Green Bean Casserole in the Video Below.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups of green beans, ends trimmed and long ones cut in half
- 1 can chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (4-ounce) package white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (6-ounce) can French-fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Place green beans and chicken broth in a medium saucepan. Add just enough water to cover green beans. Bring to a boil and simmer 10-12 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large skillet. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, mix together mushrooms, green beans, condensed mushroom soup, milk, cheddar, 1/2 cup of the French-fried onions, and soy sauce, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, Top with remaining onions.
- Place in oven for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
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Originally posted October 2, 2014
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Sounds great! Can frozen green beans be substituted for fresh.? Thanks, Lori
Yes!
No don’t use frozen cut. It’s not even 5% as good as whole green beans. Trust me.
IF IM using canned green beans do I still do step 1 ?
Skip that step if using canned beans.
Do we have to skip this step if using canned green beens?
This is the BEST green bean casserole!!! I made it for Thanksgiving and my family loved it so much, I’m making it today for Christmas. Thanks!!!!
How much chicken broth should I put in? One can isn’t really too specific.
One can is about 2 cups.
I was wondering how many cans of green beans would i use bc i dont have fresh
Hmmmmmm…. I would say 2 or 3 (14.5-ounce) cans would be good.
I made this tonite and it was so good . I am definitely making this for Thankgiving. It was so much better and more flavor than the traditional green bean casserole on the can.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Tonya. I think it’s better than the traditional green bean casserole too. Hope everyone enjoys it for Thanksgiving!
Canned green beans? if so, how many cans?
Wondering the same! In charge of cooking thanksgiving dinner this year and trying to do as much in advance as possible. Thanks!
Could I put this together the night before and then bake it the next day?
This recipe is delicious! I added a sautéed yellow onion onion and one cup of shredded pepper jack cheese (along with one cup of cheddar.)
My family went NUTS over it!! It has been added to the official Thanksgiving menu.
So glad your family enjoyed it Erin!
I have used green beans in a casserole before.. definitely something that I need to try. This looks delicious!
perfect side dish for the holidays! I need to test it out soon.
I am pinning this to my Thanksgiving board ASAP because green bean casserole is one of my FAVES and I love how cheesy yours is! It would be such a huge crowd pleaser for sure. 😀
Green bean casserole is one of my favorite holiday dishes — it has to happen or it’s not the same! This has me wanting to make some now…no waiting till Thanksgiving!
Yay! Have so much fun at the conference! Emma always freaks out when I leave – makes me feel so bad!
And this looks wonderful – it’s making me even more ready for the holidays 🙂
Love it! Totally going on the menu.
Great pictures!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Ahhh, this gets me excited for Thanksgiving!! I love the cheddar cheese in this!! We have never added that, but it sounds amazing!
Green bean casserole is an absolute must around here when it starts getting cooler. I love LOVE how cozy and cheesy this looks! Pinned. 🙂
And have an awesome time at the conference! Take lots of pics!
Yummy meal.. 🙂 I would like a bit of this comfort food 🙂
If some version of this casserole didn’t show up at Thanksgiving and Xmas I think there would be a family mutiny. The addition of the cheese would fly well with my family. Hey the Southern Bite Blog conference sounds like a lot of fun. I hear you about your dog. I have two rescue dogs and I don’t like leaving them either.
I wasn’t sure Green Bean Casserole could be improved, but hey! Look at that! Add cheese. 🙂 Looks delicious, sounds incredible, and it might very well have a spot on our table this Thanksgiving! I’ll be heading back to Wisconsin, after all, and those folks are always up for trying a recipe with the addition of cheese!