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Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans


  • Total Time: 260 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A comforting classic green bean casserole featuring fresh green beans and a creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for holidays or family gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds fresh green beans
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans of cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 23 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2.8 ounce gluten-free French Fried onions

Instructions

  1. Prep the Green Beans: Rinse the fresh green beans and trim the stems. Cut them in half and transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. Blend the Sauce Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add Sauce to Beans: Pour the creamy sauce over the green beans in the slow cooker and toss gently.
  4. Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for about 8 hours.
  5. Add French Fried Onions: Transfer to a serving dish and top with French fried onions. Serve hot.

Notes

Could substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder or use low-sodium soup to reduce salt content. Leftovers can be stored for up to three days in the fridge or frozen for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 240 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: green bean casserole, comfort food, side dish, holiday recipe, vegetarian