Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Crockpot Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 120 min
Ingredients: 3 14.5 oz cans French style green beans (drained); 10.75 oz can cream of mushroom soup; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 6 oz container French-fried onions

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Throw just a few ingredients in your slow cooker to create crockpot green bean casserole recipe. Great Thanksgiving or any-time as a side dish!

Crispy onions on top of Crockpot Green Bean Casserole with serving spoon

Why This Recipe Works

Thanksgiving is coming up quickly and that makes me happy! Any holiday that involves so much food gets me excited because it is no secret that I am mildly obsessed with recipes and food and EATING.

For any large spread the possibilities are endless, but for turkey day we like to stick with a few standard options. Turkey (of course), sweet potato casserole, corn, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce to name a few.

This might be mostly a Midwest thing, but we also enjoy adding a Crockpot Green Bean Casserole to the spread because it is DELICIOUS and comforting. I typically make it in the oven, but starting now that will no longer be my go-to method.

The slow cooker version of this tasty side dish is ridiculously easy to make and comes out tasting like holiday perfection. This recipe opens up time for you to focus on other kitchen tasks when you have a lot going on.

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Recipe Ingredients

French style green beans – If fresh green beans are still available in your region, replace the canned beans in the recipe with 2 pounds of fresh, trimmed beans.

French-fried onions – Learn to make these at home so they are healthier – check out this Crispy Fried Onions recipe from Butter & Baggage!

How To Make Crockpot Grean Bean Casserole Recipe

Step 1

Coat a slow cooker generously with cooking spray or line with a crock pot liner. Add the following ingredients:

French cut green beans, drained
Cream of mushroom soup
Worcestershire sauce
Cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole ingredients in a slow cooker

Step 2

Gently stir ingredients, cover and cook on low heat for 2 hours.

Cheesy casserole in crockpot after cooking

Step 3

Transfer to a serving dish and spread a 6-oz. container of French-fried onions over the top in a single layer. Serve immediately!

Recipe Notes

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic or onion powder for an extra punch of flavor.
Feel free to double the recipe! When cooking time is up, divide the mixture between two casserole dishes and top with onions as directed.
To make the recipe even more quickly, cook on high heat for 1 hour.
If you love the added spice from the cayenne pepper, you may like to sprinkle red pepper flakes over the top before baking, too!

Top view of Crockpot Green Bean Casserole with French fried onions on top

Can You Make This Casserole Ahead of Time

Yes! That is one of the things I love about this recipe. Make this casserole up to 2 days ahead of time, but leave the French fried onions off until you are ready to serve it. Cook it in the crockpot as directed, transfer to a serving dish and cover and refrigerate.

When you are ready to serve, place the dish in a 250-degree oven for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Top with onions!

Can You Freeze Green Bean Casserole

If you want to freeze this casserole for later use, you have a couple options:

Freeze uncooked – Combine the ingredients as directed and pour into an aluminum baking pan (minus the fried onions) and wrap tightly in foil. Place into resealable freezer bags and freeze for 3-4 months.

When you are ready to enjoy the casserole, let it thaw completely (preferably in the fridge overnight) and cook in a slow cooker as directed on the recipe.

Freeze cooked – Cook as directed in a crock pot and pour into an aluminum baking pan. Let the casserole cool completely and wrap tightly in foil. Place into resealable freezer bags and freeze for 3-4 months.

When you are ready to enjoy the casserole, let it thaw completely (preferably in the fridge overnight). Reheat in a 250 degree F oven uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Top with onions!

Spoonful of comforting beans being removed from baking dish

FAQ’s About Green Beans

Are green beans healthy for you?

Yes, these beans are healthy for you. They are high in Vitamin K as well as provide calcium in every bite.

What is the healthiest way to eat green beans?

Green beans are healthy to eat in a variety of ways, from steaming to baking and sauteing. However, eating these beans raw isn’t recommended for everyone. It can result in people feeling nausea, diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting due to their lectin content. When you cook your green beans, it neutralizes the lectin and it improves their taste and digestibility.

How do you cook green beans without losing their nutrients?

Steaming and microwaving or preparing the green beans with a minimal amount of water is a good way to cook the beans but not lose their nutrients. They will still be cooked to crisp-tender and preserve their bright green color too.

Why do green beans turn out rubbery?

If you have a rubbery green bean, you have probably undercooked them. If they are mushy, then that shows they were overcooked. It doesn’t take long to cook green beans so be sure to stick close to the stove and watch them.

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