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Creamy, cheesy Green Bean Casserole made without condensed soup. Fresh green beans, cream, crispy onions and cheese make this the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
Homemade Green Bean Casserole without Condensed Soup Recipe

Green Bean Casserole is always a staple at our house every Thanksgiving.  Rather than making traditional Green Bean Casserole with canned green beans and soup, I decided to use fresh ingredients to make a side dish that was full of flavor.

If you are looking for a traditional recipe that uses a condensed cream soup, you can  find it here: Green Bean Casserole.

I was so surprised how easy it was to make this Green Bean Casserole without Condensed Soup!

This Green Bean Casserole without Condensed Soup could definitely be made ahead of time to save you time on the big day.  Follow the recipe but skip the cooking until the day of.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours ahead of time and in an airtight container or in the baking pan tightly covered in plastic wrap.

Homemade Green Bean Casserole without Condensed Soup in a baking dish

How to make The Best Green Bean Casserole:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2: Add beans to boiling water and let boil for 5 minutes. Drain beans and add mushrooms then set aside.

Step 3: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and parsley and cook for a few minutes until onion is tender.

Step 4: Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until well combined then gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

Step 5: Whisk in sour cream and continue stirring over medium heat until sauce begins to bubble.

Step 6: Fold in green beans and mushrooms until evenly coated.

Step 7: Add half the cheese and fried onions and mix until well combined.

Step 8: Pour green bean mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.  Sprinkle remaining cheese and onions on top.

Step 9: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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Homemade Green Bean Casserole without Condensed Soup Recipe

Creamy, cheesy Green Bean Casserole made without condensed soup. Fresh green beans, cream, crispy onions and cheese make this the perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
Serving8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 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
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 (2.8 ounce) can french fried onions

Equipment

Instructions

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

Notes

This Green Bean Casserole without Condensed Soup could definitely be made ahead of time to save you time on the big day.  Follow the recipe but skip the cooking until the day of.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours ahead of time and in an airtight container or in the baking pan tightly covered in plastic wrap.

Nutrition

Calories: 247 kcal · Carbohydrates: 17 g · Protein: 6 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 35 mg · Sodium: 348 mg · Potassium: 424 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 6 g · Vitamin A: 1231 IU · Vitamin C: 16 mg · Calcium: 148 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish
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Published: November 4, 2022Updated: November 22, 2022

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Beth says:
    I’m looking forward to trying this! How would it be without the mushrooms? Would you add anything to replace them? Thanks!!
  2. S G says:
    I haven’t made this recipe; however, my father didn’t care much for onions and never ever ate mushrooms, this is very similar. Mother cooked the beans, made a white sauce using part bacon drippings and part butter with a hint of onion, put in casserole, topped with buttered crumbs and some times a few bacon crumbles. Good luck.
  3. Bev says:
    You left the flour amount out in the recipe. How much is it?
  4. Cyd says:
    You can easily leave out the mushrooms.
  5. Elyse says:
    Sorry about that! 2 Tablespoons of flour.
  6. 2pots2cook says:
    Already addicted to your version ! Printing ! I wish you all enjoy your weekend :-)
  7. Melissa says:
    I made this for Thanksgiving Dinner and everyone LOVED it!! Thank you !!
  8. Cyd says:
    Hi Melissa. Thanks so much for letting us know about the Homemade Green Bean Casserole. We are glad that everyone enjoyed it. Now it's on to Christmas! Have a very Merry Christmas!!
  9. Sherry says:
    Was wondering if the Milk is just regular milk or sweet condensed milk ?
  10. Paula says:
    Who would use sweetened condensed milk in a recipe for green bean casserole?!
  11. Momma Cyd says:
    Regular milk.
  12. Julie says:
    Can you use frozen green beans?? Think it would get too soggy?
  13. Momma Cyd says:
    We haven't tried it with frozen green beans yet. But I did find this for you - You can substitute frozen green beans in place of fresh in most recipes; however the frozen beans tend to get soggy compared to fresh green beans. If the recipe is being baked you can use the beans still frozen. Hope this helps!!
  14. Manja van Aar says:
    Can I freeze this. Thanks
  15. Momma Cyd says:
    This will freeze well in an airtight freezer container.
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