Crockpot Green Bean Casserole (Fresh Green Beans)

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole is a midwestern staple on holiday tables. Free up your oven with this slow cooker version. Using fresh green beans makes the dish even more mouthwatering and adds a more crisp bite to the casserole. Gluten-free.

Looking back, I do not think I can recall a holiday where there wasn’t a creamy green bean casserole. In my family, we can always count on having this dish served at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

While traditionally this casserole is cooked in the oven, did you know you can free up oven space and make it in your crockpot or slow cooker? It frees up space in the oven for other holiday recipes while still meeting your family’s expectations for a savory green bean casserole.

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.

Watch this video to learn how-to make fresh Green Bean Casserole.

How to Make Crockpot Green Bean Casserole (Fresh Green Beans):

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, I transfer to a serving dish and then sprinkle with french fried onions.

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:

To Make A Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole

Use a gluten-free cream of mushroom soup such as Pacific Organic along with gluten-free French Fried Onions such as Sprouts Farmers Market.

As a Registered Dietitian, I believe moderation is key to living happy and healthy. My hope is you and your family are able to enjoy all your favorite holiday dishes this year!

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