Best 6 Green Bean Casserole No Canned Soup Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the delectable flavors of a homemade green bean casserole, crafted without the use of canned soup. This classic dish, often gracing holiday tables, can be easily transformed into a wholesome and comforting meal using fresh ingredients. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of textures and flavors as you unveil the secrets of creating a creamy, savory casserole that showcases the vibrant green beans and other delectable components.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

NEVER ENOUGH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is NOT your usual plain green bean casserole. This is a recipe that started with my great-aunt and has been passed around our family for years. People tasting it for the first time ALWAYS want the recipe!

Provided by Deb Dessaint

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 ounces processed cheese (i.e. Velveeta®), cubed
1 tablespoon real bacon bits
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat the undiluted cream of mushroom soup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the processed cheese and bacon, and continue stirring until completely melted. Remove from the heat, stir in the mushrooms, then the green beans until evenly coated. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, and top with the fried onions, leaving a 1 inch margin around the sides.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and bubbly. Check near the end of cooking to make sure the onions aren't getting too brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1110.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH CANNED GREEN BEANS



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Enjoy this green bean casserole from Progresso!

Provided by Progresso

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Progresso®

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 ounce) can Progresso® Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Dash ground black pepper
2 tablespoons Progresso® plain bread crumbs
3 (14.5 ounce) cans Green Giant® cut green beans, drained
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole, mix soup, soy sauce, pepper, bread crumbs, green beans and 2/3 cup of the onions.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Stir; sprinkle with remaining onions.
  • Bake about 10 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1163.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

HOMEMADE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE



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Homemade green bean casserole with bacon, fresh mushrooms, and sharp cheddar cheese is deliciously creamy without canned soup.

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Sides & Vegetables

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 bags (16 oz.) french-cut frozen green beans, cooked according to package instructions and drained very well
5 to 6 slices center cut bacon, cut into ½-inch or smaller pieces
8 ounces white or button mushrooms, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 large clove garlic, minced ((or 2 small cloves))
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped ((or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme))
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
3 cups french fried onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place cooked green beans in a large bowl.
  • In a deep sauté pan, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate, reserving the grease in the pan.
  • Over medium heat, sauté the onions in the bacon grease for 2 to 3 minutes, or until starting to become translucent. Add mushrooms and continue to sauté until cooked. Use a slotted spoon to remove mushrooms and onions from the pan and put them in the bowl with the green beans.
  • Make sauce: Add butter and garlic to the pan (with any juices remaining in pan). Heat over medium heat until butter is melted and garlic is fragrant. Add flour and whisk for 1 to 2 minutes. While whisking, pour in milk and continue to cook, whisking nearly constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add thyme and pepper, whisk to combine. Remove pan from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
  • Pour cheese sauce mixture over the green beans, mushrooms, and onions in the bowl. Add cooked bacon and stir until everything is well coated.
  • Pour the green bean mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it out in an even layer. Sprinkle on french fried onions.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until casserole is heated through and onions are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE (NO SOUP)



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Recipe from Ree Drummond, Food Network. I watched her prepare this dish to take to a Church potluck and was impressed that it did not include canned soup and that it also used fresh green beans vs. canned.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs fresh green beans, ends cut off
salt
4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 large onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
1/2 cup half-and-half
fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the green beans in half if you like the pieces to be a little smaller. Blanch the green beans; drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow the green beans to cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the beans once they are cool and set aside.
  • Add the bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions, and continue cooking until the bacon is done (but not crisp) and the onions are golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Cook for a minute or two, and then pour in the milk and half and half. continue cooking, whisking constantly, while the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, some black pepper and the cayenne, and then add the grated cheese. Stir while the cheese melts. Turn off the heat.
  • Add the bacon/onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the green beans and stir gently to combine. Pour into a baking dish and top with the panko. Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the panko is golden, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 11.5

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE - NO CANNED ONIONS OR SOUP



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If you're looking for an update to the classic green bean casserole, this is it. It's very fresh tasting. Adapted from a Penzey's spice catalog from several years ago. The cooking sherry is optional, but it really adds to the flavor.

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon dried parsley, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 tablespoon minced lemon peel
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
20 ounces frozen French-cut green beans
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Cook green beans according to package directions.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat saute onions, thyme and parsley in butter for 5 minutes.
  • Blend in salt, pepper, flour and lemon peel. Add sour cream and sherry, and cook on low for 3 minutes.
  • Grease a medium/large casserole dish with butter, add cooked and drained beans to the dish. Pour the sour cream and spice mix over the beans, stir gently to coat. Sprinkle grated cheese and bread crumbs over the top of the dish.
  • Bake at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes, until topping is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 291.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.9

HOMEMADE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITHOUT CONDENSED SOUP



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Homemade Green Bean Casserole made without condensed soup. So creamy and delicious!

Provided by Elyse

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds fresh green beans (rinsed and trimmed)
1 (8 ounce) package fresh sliced mushrooms
3 Tablespoons butter
1 onion (diced)
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
2 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can french fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add beans to boiling water and let boil for 5 minutes.
  • Drain beans and add mushrooms then set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onion and parsley and cook for a few minutes until onion is tender.
  • Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until well combined then gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  • Whisk in sour cream and continue stirring over medium heat until sauce begins to bubble.
  • Fold in green beans and mushrooms until evenly coated.
  • Add half the cheese and fried onions and mix until well combined.
  • Pour green bean mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Sprinkle remaining cheese and onions on top.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 281 kcal, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 54 mg, Carbohydrate 63 g, Sugar 29 g, Protein 17 mg

Tips:

  • Use Fresh Green Beans: Fresh green beans provide a crisp texture and a bright, vibrant flavor. If using frozen green beans, thaw them thoroughly before cooking.
  • Make a Roux: A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken sauces and gravies. It adds a rich, creamy texture to the casserole.
  • Use a Good Quality Mushroom Soup: If you are using canned mushroom soup, choose a brand that you like the taste of. You can also make your own mushroom soup from scratch.
  • Add Some Vegetables: Vegetables like onions, celery, and carrots add flavor and texture to the casserole. You can also add other vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or corn.
  • Season to Taste: Season the casserole with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
  • Top with Crunchy Onions: Fried onions add a delicious crunch and flavor to the casserole. You can also use crushed potato chips or bread crumbs.

Conclusion:

Green bean casserole is a classic comfort food that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious green bean casserole that your family and friends will love.

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