Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Turn this tasty dish together quick as a flash using fresh or canned green beans.

You can use frozen if you like, but thawing them first will give you the most outstanding results.

It appears that putting them in the firm makes the casserole watery.

You will absolutely like this recipe because it can be made directly in the slow cooker; just cover it, and serve it 30 minutes later with extra fried, fried onions.

This slow cooker green bean casserole recipe will help you save space in the oven this holiday season!

It comes out fantastic, plus it’s one less dish to worry about.

This slow cooker green bean casserole dish is so simple that you’ll make it again and again.

Make a classic green bean casserole in a crockpot casserole dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Recipe for green bean casserole:

This traditional side dish is straightforward to prepare in the slow cooker.

It’s a terrific recipe that you can prepare ahead of time and forget about, plus it’s delicious!      

Ingredients needed:

• 2 (10.5 oz) cans of cream of mushroom soup 
• 23 cup milk 
• 12 teaspoon onion powder
• 14 teaspoon ground pepper
• 4 (14.5 oz) cans of green beans, drained
• 12 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 12 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 (6 oz) can french fried onions, split.

Directions:

1. Combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion powder, and ground pepper in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir well until all of the ingredients are well combined. 
2. Combine the green beans, parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, and half of the french fried onions in a mixing bowl. 
3. Gently stir and mix all ingredients. 
4. Cook for 2 hours on low, stirring periodically. 
5. When the cooking time is up, stir the mixture thoroughly and add the leftover French fried onions, cooking for 20-30 minutes. 
6. Remove the dish from the slow cooker and serve immediately after 20-30 minutes.                                                                     

Why you’ll adore this Crockpot Green Bean Casserole: 

1. Make-Ahead: You can prepare this dish ahead of time, and leftovers store well and reheat beautifully. 
2. Great For A Crowd: This recipe yields ten substantial portions, and I guarantee everyone will want seconds! 
3. One-pot: Cleanup is a pleasure because everything is prepped and cooked in the slow cooker! 
4. Change the cream of soup: If you don’t like cream of mushroom soup, replace it with cream of chicken soup or cream of celery. 
5. Green Beans, Fresh or Frozen: You may use either fresh or frozen green beans. I recommend allowing the frozen green beans to defrost slightly before adding them to the crockpot. Otherwise, the green bean casserole becomes a touch watery. 
6. Make it Cheesy: With a cheesy green bean casserole, substitute canned cheddar soup for the cream of mushroom soup.                   

If you don’t like cream of mushroom soup, try cream of chicken soup or cream of celery instead.

Green Beans, Fresh or Frozen — You may use either fresh or frozen green beans for this dish.

It is best to let the frozen green beans defrost somewhat before adding them to the crockpot.

If not, the green bean casserole will get watery.

Replace the cream of mushroom soup with canned cheddar soup to produce a cheesy green bean casserole.                                

• Roast Turkey
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• Beef Wellington
• Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb 

Tips: 

1. Cook in a Crockpot with a capacity of 6 quarts. 
2. To prepare ahead of time, repeat steps 1 and 2 and cover. When ready to slow cook, refrigerate overnight (or up to 3 days) and add 30 minutes of cooking time to step 3. 
3. If you intend to keep the meal warm until it is ready to serve, add the fried onions immediately before serving to avoid them becoming soggy.                                                                                    
4. If using frozen green beans, make sure to defrost them first. 
5. You may double the recipe if you have a 6-quart or giant slow cooker. Cook for 2.5-3 hours if doubled. 
6. If you don’t like mushrooms, you can use condensed cream of chicken soup instead.

Nutrition Facts: 

• Carbohydrates 216kcal 
• Calories 20g 
• Protein, 6g 
• Fat13g 
• Saturated Fat 6g 
• Cholesterol 5mg 
• 87 mg sodium 
• 318mg potassium 
• 3g Fiber
• 4g Sugar 
• 695 IU vitamin A 
• 12mg vitamin C 
• 52mg calcium 
• 2mg iron                                                                                                  

Advantages for Health 

Green beans, one of the earliest cultivated crops, come in a wide range of types – String beans, French beans, and Snap beans are high in vitamins A, C, and K and folic acid, heart-protective calcium, and fiber. 

1. Energy from Green Beans: Green beans have around double the amount of iron as spinach. Iron is a component of red blood cells, which deliver oxygen from the lungs to cells throughout the body. Green beans are the miracle meal you require if you suffer from anemia, leak energy, or slow metabolism.                                                                       

2. Green beans are beneficial to the skin, hair, and nails: This nutritional powerhouse can improve the appearance of your skin, hair, and nails. Green beans are high in an easily absorbed kind of silicon, which is necessary for producing muscular connective tissues, strengthening nails, and improving skin health. 

3. Bone Well-being: According to the book ‘ Healing Foods, green beans are high in Vitamin K, which activates osteocalcin, the major non-collagen protein found in bones. This chemical binds calcium molecules inside the bone, strengthening it.                                                      

4. Green beans provide antioxidant protection from free radical damage: Green beans are high in antioxidants, which help to reduce free radical damage. When oxygen interacts with specific molecules, free radicals are generated, atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons. These molecules can bind together and form chains, impacting critical cellular components, leading them to function poorly and eventually perish. In severe circumstances, it can potentially cause heart disease and cancer. The body contains an antioxidant defense mechanism to avoid free radical damage. Green beans, which have a high concentration of antioxidants, can inhibit the action. “Levels of antioxidants lutein, beta-carotene, violaxanthin, and neoxanthin are equivalent to those in carotenoid-rich plants, such as carrots,” according to the book “Healing Food.” 5.

5. Helps in detoxification: Due to their solid diuretic qualities, Green beans may be a fantastic detox and aid in removing undesired toxins from the body. 

6. Improves Heart Health: Green beans are high in calcium and flavonoids that protect the heart. Flavonoids are polyphenolic antioxidants present in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Flavonoids have robust anti-inflammatory characteristics that control thrombotic activity in cells and prevent blood clots in the arteries.                                                    

7. Beneficial to the eyes: Green beans, which are high in carotenoids, may help prevent macular degeneration (a condition that causes a decrease in vision and eye function). They are also high in lutein and zeaxanthin, which aid with eye health and night vision. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Which beans work best in a green bean casserole? 

I use canned green beans in this dish since they don’t require any preparation; simply drain them, and they’re ready to use.

If you want, you may use fresh green beans; simply rinse and trim them first.

To remove any excess water from frozen green beans, they must be defrosted and drained.                                                             

Is it possible to create a slow cooker green bean casserole ahead of time? 

Yes! The meal may be prepared the night before and refrigerated until ready to cook.

If you do this, the cooking time will be extended by 30 minutes. 

Put them in an airtight jar and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

They may be quickly warmed on the stovetop before serving.                            

What else might you include in a green bean casserole? 

For a bit of kick, this Crockpot green bean casserole is a traditional dish, but you can simply add other flavors or spices to the sauce, such as Italian seasoning or red chili flakes.

You may substitute different shredded cheeses for the parmesan, and serving it with crispy fried bacon is a surefire hit!                                                        

What sort of cheese should I use? 

Some individuals enjoy cheese in their Green Bean Casserole, while others do not.

For ours, we prefer to use a combination of parmesan and cheddar.

We like freshly shredded since it melts better, but pre-shredded can be utilized as well.

You may experiment with different cheeses, but we discovered that this combination works best! 

Can different soups be substituted? 

If you don’t like cream of mushroom soup, you may substitute any other cream of soup.

Others that we’ve used include cream of chicken soup, cream of celery, cream of potato, and so on.

Feel free to use anything you choose. 

Is it safe to bake this? 

Yes! If you have the room and want to bake this dish in the oven, you are welcome to do so.

Prepare the casserole as suggested, but in a bigger baking pan, about 9×13-inch, and bake for 35-40 minutes in your oven.

Bake for another 10 minutes, or until the remaining french fried onions are golden.                                                             

What should I do with leftovers? 

In case you still have it left, which I feel is doubtful for such a delicious meal, then:

You may be kept in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

You may reheat leftovers in the microwave until thoroughly warm.

Conclusion

Green bean casserole is a time-honored, tried-and-true side dish that everyone enjoys.

It’s so tasty and creamy that it might well outshine the turkey as the star of the show.

It’s the holiday dish that everyone anticipates, yet it’s so simple to prepare that you can serve it any day.

You’ll adore this green bean side dish even if you don’t like green beans.

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