Green Bean Casserole with fresh green beans is made in the crockpot, freeing up your oven on busy holidays. Using fresh green beans makes the dish even more mouthwatering and adds a more crisp bite to the casserole. Gluten-free.
The best part about this recipe is it can be made with fresh, frozen or canned green beans. Check out my Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Recipe made with canned green beans. Keep reading if you are looking to make this recipe with fresh green beans.
How to Make
Start by gathering the equipment and ingredients then follow the step-by-step instructions to create this creamy and crunchy holiday side dish.
Equipment
- crockpot
- colander
- kitchen scissors
- measuring spoons
- chefs knife
- cutting board
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- stir spoon
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh green beans
- 3 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2.8 ounce container French Fried onions
1. Prep the green beans.
Place the fresh green beans into a colander and rinse well. The flavor of fresh green beans combined with the crunch is why I prefer to use fresh.
PRO TIP: Let your kids help cut the stems off the green beans while you blend together the sauce. They can snap off the ends with their hands or snip off with kitchen scissors.
Once all the stems are removed, cut each green bean in half. This will help make the casserole easier to eat. Place into the slow cooker.
2. Blend the sauce ingredients.
Time to blend together the sauce! There are many different sauce variations. I kept it simple yet delicious.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine:
- cream of mushroom soup
- milk
- onion
- garlic
- salt
- pepper
Stir until combined.
MIX IT UP: Swap the cream of mushroom soup for cream of broccoli, cream of chicken or cream of asparagus for a different flavor variation.
3. Add the sauce to the green beans.
Pour the sauce over the green beans that are in the crockpot and mix well.
4. Cook.
Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8 hours.
5. Add french fried onions.
Once cooked, transfer to a serving dish and then sprinkle with french fried onions- Sprouts Farmers Market is gluten-free.
You could also serve this dish straight from the crockpot. If so, remove the lid and add the French fried onions on top of the casserole. Keep the lid off to prevent onions from becoming soggy.
FAQs:
Nope! Another reason I love this recipe – it is simple. After washing and trimming, the green beans are ready to be added to the slow cooker.
Yes! The French fried onions can be swapped for a homemade crumb topping or crumbled crackers.
Yes, it is a great make-ahead recipe. Follow steps 1-3 then cover the crockpot with foil and store in the refrigerator. Uncover, place into the crockpot base and cook the next day.
Other Make-Ahead Holiday Recipes:
- Make-Ahead Whipped Cream
- Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
- Butternut Squash Casserole
- Easy Cornbread Stuffing
- Parmesan Rhodes Rolls
- Sweet Potato Crunch
- Crockpot Mulled Cider
- Make-Ahead Deep-Dish Apple Pie
- Gluten Free Rolls
- Gluten-Free Pecan Pie
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Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Green Beans
Equipment
- kitchen scissors
Ingredients
- 3 pounds fresh green beans
- 3 10.5 ounce cans cream of mushroom soup ✅
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2.8 ounce gluten-free French Fried onions Sprouts Farmers Market is gluten free
Instructions
- ⭐️Prep the green beans. Place green beans into a colander and rinse well. Using kitchen scissors, cut the stem off the beans and cut in half. Place into the slow cooker.3 pounds fresh green beans
- Blend the sauce ingredients. In a medium-sized mixing bowl combine cream of mushroom soup, milk, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.3 10.5 ounce cans cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 small onion, diced, 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Add the sauce to the green beans. Pour the sauce over the green beans and mix well. Cover.
- ⭐️Cook or store in the refrigerator. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8 hours. You can make these ahead of time and cook the next day.
- ⭐️Add french fried onions. Once cooked and transferred to a serving dish, sprinkle with french fried onions. Serve green beans hot.2.8 ounce gluten-free French Fried onions
Notes
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Nutrition
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Sheri says
I never thought to try fresh green beans. It really made this casserole even better.
Jodie says
Could fresh mushrooms be used in this recipe? If so, how much? Would you then use cream of chicken soup?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Jodie! You could add fresh mushrooms. I’d start with 1/2- 1 cup. I’d likely stick with the cream of mushroom soup as I like that flavor but you certainly could swap in cream of chicken with no problems. Enjoy!
Stephani says
Can you add fried onions in the mixture too and on top?
Jodi Danen, RDN says
Hi Stephani! I wouldn’t recommend adding the fried onions to the mixture but rather just on top. If you mix them in they will get soggy. Enjoy!
Nicci says
It’s delicious with the French fried onions cooked inside it. The “breading” helps soak up some liquid, making it less loose and slightly custard like in texture. Of course, the portion cooked inside the casserole will no longer be crispy. I also like to add a little bit of soy sauce and cheddar (and or parmesan), I like the sharp cheese. I never have leftovers and I usually make enough for twenty people.
Tom says
How big of a crockpot does this recipe need.
Jodi Danen, RDN says
I use an 8-quart crockpot. I hope that helps!
Jennifer says
This recipe came out so good! It was the first thing I made Christmas morning. I put ours on low for 8 hours and the consistency of the green beans was spot on, just tender enough but not too soft and limp like when using canned. It tasted so fresh and the crispy onions on top were the perfect touch. Will definitely be adding this to our holiday menus from now on.