Green Bean Casserole

Can y'all believe Thanksgiving is almost here? November has literally flown by. I promised to post a ton of excellent holiday recipes & today is none other than Green Bean Casserole, which happens to be one of my faves! While it's definitely not the most glamorous dish -- it's delicious & everyone loves it!

What makes this version extra special is the freshly grated Parmesan on top—just a little sprinkle gives it the best savory flavor and makes the whole dish feel a bit more elevated.

You can use fresh green beans if you want, but I usually grab the really good frozen French-style ones. They taste amazing and make everything so much easier. And the best part? You can make this casserole ahead of time, which is such a lifesaver on Thanksgiving!

Hope this sweet little classic finds a spot on your holiday table. Enjoy, y’all!

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Green Bean Casserole

Yield: 6

Author: Hayden Jordan

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 45 Min

This creamy Green Bean Casserole with Parmesan is the perfect make-ahead Thanksgiving side—simple, delicious, and always a crowd favorite.

Ingredients

• 3 cups chicken broth
• 12 ounces frozen whole green beans, thawed
• 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
• ⅔ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ⅔ cup diced white onion
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan
• 1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the green beans. Boil for 8 minutes, drain, and set aside.
3. While the green beans are boiling, melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the diced onions and mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, drained green beans, and French-fried onions. Stir until combined. (Do not add the fried onions if making ahead of time.)
5. Spray a 1 ½ quart oval baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Add the green bean mixture and cook for 20 minutes.
6. Top with freshly grated parmesan cheese and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Serve immediately and garnish with additional French-fried onions.

Notes

To make ahead:

This dish can be made up to 2 days in advance. Assemble the casserole as instructed but don’t mix in the crispy fried onions until you’re ready to bake. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Let sit at room temperature 15-10 minutes before baking. Shred the parmesan cheese and store it in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Top with parmesan cheese & bake for an additional 10 minutes.

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