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Creamy Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

  • Author: Selene Hartley
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This creamy crockpot green bean casserole is a fuss-free, flavor-packed comfort food classic with a modern twist. Slow-cooked green beans in a rich, creamy sauce are topped with crispy fried onions for an irresistible side dish perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 48 oz canned green beans, drained (or frozen/fresh, blanched 2–3 minutes)
  • 2 cans (10.5 oz each) cream of mushroom soup
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 cups French fried onions
  • Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional: 1/4 cup bacon bits
  • Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced and sautéed

Instructions

  1. Coat the inside of a 4-6 quart crockpot with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream of mushroom soup, softened cream cheese, half-and-half, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.
  3. Drain green beans and gently fold into the creamy mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the crockpot and spread evenly. Cover with the lid.
  5. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-2.5 hours, until bubbling and beans are tender.
  6. If mixture looks watery after 3 hours, remove lid for last 30 minutes to evaporate excess moisture.
  7. About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle French fried onions over the top. (Optional: add shredded cheddar cheese before onions for a cheesy crust.)
  8. For extra crispiness, broil the crockpot insert (if oven-safe) for 2-3 minutes, watching closely.
  9. Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
  10. Serve warm with a wide serving spoon.

Notes

Drain green beans well to prevent watery casserole. Add fried onions in the last 15 minutes for maximum crunch. For gluten-free, use gluten-free soup and onions. Prep sauce and beans the night before for easy assembly. For oven method, bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (LOW) or 2 hours (HIGH)
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 480
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 18
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 5

Keywords: green bean casserole, crockpot, slow cooker, comfort food, holiday side, creamy casserole, easy recipe, Thanksgiving, potluck

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