The classic green bean casserole is a beloved holiday dish, but it can be a little heavy and unhealthy. If you're looking for a makeover that's lighter and healthier, without sacrificing any of the flavor, you've come to the right place. With a few simple swaps, you can create a makeover green bean casserole that's just as delicious as the original, but without all the guilt. So, get ready to enjoy a healthier version of this holiday classic that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This easy green bean casserole has always been one of my favorite dishes. You can make it before any guests arrive and refrigerate it until it's ready to bake. -Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine soup, milk, soy sauce and pepper. Gently stir in beans. Spoon half of the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the onions. Spoon remaining bean mixture over the top. Sprinkle with remaining onions., Bake at 350° until heated through and onions are brown and crispy, 30-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
MAKE-AHEAD GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Dedicate just a little bit of your freezer space to this crowd-pleasing casserole and save yourself some time at your next holiday meal. Make the green bean-and-mushroom favorite (no canned soup required), then freeze and forget it. To serve, just reheat (from frozen) and top with crunchy fried onions.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 2h5m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans, and cook until bright green and crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and shake off any excess moisture; set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt, and continue to cook, stirring, until they are soft and most of their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, and stir until all the flour has been absorbed, about 1 minute. Add the chicken broth, half-and-half, 3/4 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat, add the green beans and stir to coat in the sauce. Transfer the mixture to a 3-quart baking dish.
- Let the casserole cool to room temperature. Wrap well with plastic wrap and foil, label and date, then freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- To serve, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Discard the plastic wrap and foil from the frozen casserole. Cover with new foil, and bake until warmed through, about 45 minutes. Uncover, and top with the fried onions. Continue to bake until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the onions have crisped slightly, about 20 minutes more.
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This green bean casserole is a family tradition. My grandmother makes this every Thanksgiving. Absolutely the best! Simple and easy, but the flavor is so good!
Provided by butterflyday
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine soup, milk and pepper in a 1 1/2 qt baking dish; stir until blended.
- Stir in beans and 2/3 cup fried onions.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until hot.
- Stir.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup fried onions.
- Bake 5 more minutes or until onions are golden.
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH
No cans here! Fresh mushrooms, onion, and herbs with frozen green beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese make this a delightfully tasty twist on the traditional casserole. I developed this recipe, longing for a 'no cans' version of the classic dish. I made this one year for my husband's family at Christmas time, and now they ask for it every year! My husband asks me to make it for dinner throughout the year.
Provided by Auriel
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place green beans into a saucepan and fill with about 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil and steam until beans are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with the mushrooms. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender. Whisk in flour until blended, then mix in the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, so that no lumps form and then stir in sour cream. Warm over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Dump in the green beans and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
- Remove from the heat and toss briefly with some of the Cheddar cheese and French fried onions, saving some of each to sprinkle over the top. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and top with the reserved onions and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 469 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
EASY MAKE-AHEAD GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
A make-ahead green bean casserole that does not include cream of mushroom soup or french-fried onions! This is a nice break from the norm, and whenever I serve it people really enjoy it. It has a little zip and is lighter on the palate while being quite satisfying. If you're making it for more than 4 or 5 people, see my note before cooking.
Provided by Katherine Duweck
Categories Green Bean Casserole
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- Place beans in a large pot and halfway cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Cook until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Blend in flour, salt, and pepper. Stir in sour cream, stirring constantly, cooking until smooth and thickened. Mix in cooked beans, then pour into the prepared casserole. Cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove casserole from the refrigerator and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 40.5 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 553.2 mg, Sugar 3 g
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE SALAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water and set aside.
- Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook until bright green and tender-crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Drain the beans and add them to a mixing bowl.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the mushrooms, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cheese and stir to melt. Turn the heat off and add the mixture to the bowl with the green beans. Toss until everything is creamy and thoroughly combined. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Toss to combine. Top with the fried onions. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
MAKEOVER FANCY BEAN CASSEROLE
My daughter gave me this wonderful recipe, and I've since shared it with many of my friends. This lightened-up version retains all its crunchy, creamy goodness. -Venola Sharpe, Campbellsville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a small skillet, melt butter. Add cracker crumbs and almonds; cook and stir until lightly browned. Sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CORNY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Crushed crackers and french-fried onions create a fast and flavorful topping for this home-style green bean casserole with cheese. It's the perfect cheesy dish to take to potluck dinners. -Dorothy Bahlmann, Clarksville, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. Combine beans, corn, soup, onion, sour cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Transfer to a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with crackers and french-fried onions. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 25-35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 477mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
NEVER ENOUGH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
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
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
DELIGHTFULLY LIGHT GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Green bean casserole can get lighter with reduced fat, reduced sodium soup, a cracker onion topper, and some slivered almonds for crunch. Serving casseroles is a cinch when your dish is lined with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 55m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 2-quart casserole with Reynolds Wrap® Pan Lining Paper. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot butter over medium heat until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in crushed crackers set aside.
- In a large bowl combine soup, almonds, roasted peppers, salt, and black pepper. Stir in green beans. Transfer mixture to prepared casserole. Sprinkle with cracker mixture.
- Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 464.4 mg, Sugar 6 g
MAKE-AHEAD GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This make-ahead recipe is the elevation of the green bean casserole we all grew up with. Perfect for holiday dinners!
Provided by MSLIB5
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Time 9h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Mince shallots until you have 3 tablespoons; slice remaining shallots into 1/8-inch rounds. Set both aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry; set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, then slowly add half-and-half, broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil while stirring.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in green beans and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, or until ready to bake.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove casserole from the refrigerator and bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
- While the casserole is baking, dredge shallot rings in remaining flour until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Lower shallots carefully into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
- Remove casserole from the oven and top with fried shallots.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 136.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
MAKEOVER FANCY BEAN CASSEROLE
My mom made this for Thanksgiving not sure where she got it but a new twist on a green bean casserole.
Provided by emily9
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 1 side dish, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Tranfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In small skillet , melt butter. add cracker crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned. Sprinkle over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.
MAKEOVER CORN 'N' GREEN BEAN BAKE
The result of our makeover is a delicious, creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for any night of the year. While the original is so decadent that you might make it only for those really special occasions, this recipe is wonderful year-round, yet tasty enough for those festive times, too. -Donna Brockett, Kingfisher, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Toss the cracker crumbs and butter; sprinkle over vegetable mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh green beans. Fresh green beans have a better flavor and texture than canned or frozen beans. If you can't find fresh green beans, frozen beans are a good option. Avoid canned beans, as they are often mushy and bland.
- Don't overcook the green beans. Green beans should be cooked until they are tender-crisp, not mushy. Overcooked green beans are not only unappetizing, but they also lose their nutrients.
- Use a good quality cream of mushroom soup. The cream of mushroom soup is a key ingredient in green bean casserole, so it's important to use a good quality soup. Look for a soup that is made with real mushrooms and has a rich, creamy flavor.
- Add some extra flavor to the casserole. There are many ways to add extra flavor to green bean casserole. Some popular options include adding chopped onion, garlic, celery, or bell pepper. You can also add some herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage. Or, you can add a splash of white wine or chicken broth.
- Top the casserole with a crispy topping. A crispy topping is a great way to add texture and flavor to green bean casserole. Some popular options for a crispy topping include fried onions, crushed potato chips, or buttered bread crumbs.
Conclusion:
Green bean casserole is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender-crisp green beans, and crispy topping, it's a dish that everyone will love. By following these tips, you can make the best green bean casserole that you've ever tasted.
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