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17 Green Bean Casseroles to Make for Thanksgiving Dinner

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Bacon-Topped Green Bean Casserole
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The fresh flavor and creamy texture of green bean casserole have made it a go-to side dish. If you're looking for ways to switch up the classic comfort food, turn to these green bean recipes that showcase what you love about green bean casserole while adding surprising touches. We'll show you how to make green bean casserole!
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Provolone-Prosciutto Green Bean Casserole

Provolone-Prosciutto Green Bean Casserole
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Save valuable space in your oven during the holidays by cooking your green bean casserole in your slow cooker ($17, Target). Even without baking, this slow cooker green bean casserole recipe stays luscious and creamy, with a crispy bread crumb topping.

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Spicy Green Bean Casserole

Spicy Green Bean Casserole
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You can keep your fresh green bean casserole creamy, but adding serrano peppers and a dash of chili powder to the mix will give your holiday meal a spicy kick. Even non-spice lovers will scoop up a serving when they see the buttery bread crumb and almond topping.

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Bacon-Topped Green Bean Casserole

Bacon-Topped Green Bean Casserole
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Bacon makes everything better, and this bean recipe is no exception: Wild mushrooms give this green bean casserole with bacon substance, and crispy bacon provides the final touch.

Test Kitchen Tip: Make the components of this easy green bean casserole recipe ahead of time, then assemble when you're ready to bake.

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Potato Chip-Topped Green Bean Casserole

Potato Chip-Topped Green Bean Casserole
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It's easy to make green bean casserole from scratch! French fried onions and bread crumbs aren't your only options for a crispy finish. For the crunchiest green bean casserole topper ever, sprinkle this slow cooker version with potato chips before serving.

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Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Homemade Green Bean Casserole
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This bean casserole is the real deal: Made entirely from scratch, our creamy, nutty green bean dish is sure to impress. Plus, it can be made up to 24 hours ahead of schedule, saving you precious prep time later.

Related: 35 Time-Saving Make-Ahead Side Dishes for a Stress-Free Holiday

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Onion-Topped Green Bean Casserole

Onion-Topped Green Bean Casserole
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A classic onion-and-bread-crumb topper gives this bean casserole a little crunch to complement the creamy base. Bonus: This easy Thanksgiving side dish not only tastes great—it's also low-carb and low-cholesterol!

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Smoked Gouda-Bacon Green Bean Casserole

Smoked Gouda-Bacon Green Bean Casserole
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This green bean casserole with cheese is loaded with flavor thanks to green onions, fresh rosemary, bacon, and of course, smoked gouda cheese. Finish the Thanksgiving casserole recipe with a sprinkle of crushed butter crackers.

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Green Bean Casserole with Prosciutto and Almonds

Green Bean Casserole with Prosciutto and Almonds
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This green bean casserole has something the rest are missing out on: cheese! Mix a heap of cheddar cheese in with the green beans and cream of chicken soup, and your guests will be scraping their plates for more.

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Creamy Green Beans with Crispy Shallots

Creamy Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
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A hint of nutmeg spices the mushroom cream sauce that coats the fresh green beans in this casserole recipe. Fried shallots add the required crunch to the homemade green bean casserole topping.

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Smoky Green Bean Casserole

Smoky Green Bean Casserole
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When you want to make a green bean casserole but your oven is busy, turn to this slow cooker recipe. Cremini mushrooms and smoked Gouda cheese add spunk to the variation of the favorite Thanksgiving side dish.

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Rosemary Roasted Green Beans and Brussels Sprouts

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Looking for green bean recipes with lots of flavor but without the heavy sauce? Try this roasted side dish featuring green beans and Brussels sprouts accented with flavorful onions, rosemary, and crispy pancetta. You'll love this healthy green bean casserole recipe!

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Cheesy Green Beans and Fennel

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Gruyere and goat cheese mix with buttery bread crumbs for a tangy yet crisp finish to this fresh take on the classic green bean casserole recipe.

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Delightfully Light Green Bean Casserole

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The only things missing from this family-favorite bean casserole are some calories and fat. The fabulous taste, creamy sauce, and crispy topping mean anyone who craves the classic green bean recipe can enjoy it without guilt.

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Simple Green Bean Casserole

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Sometimes the basics are best. Cream of mushroom soup is the foundation for the sauce in this bean casserole. Pimientos add a dash of color, and onions and bread crumbs give the casserole a light crunch.

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A Better Green Bean Bake

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Fresh onion and baby portobello mushrooms update the flavor in this cheesy green bean casserole. Top the beans with goat cheese and an onion topping for hints of creaminess and crunch.

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Green Beans with Shallots, Thyme, and Shiitake Mushrooms

Green Beans with Shallots, Thyme, and Shiitake Mushrooms
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Add a twist to your green bean casserole by topping fresh beans with shallots, mushrooms, and herbs. Lemon zest and salt keep the Thanksgiving side dish recipe light yet flavorful.

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Green Bean Casserole with Gardetto's Snack Mix

Green Bean Casserole with Gardetto's Snack Mix
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This isn't your traditional green bean casserole! Put a creative twist on the classic by topping our red pepper and mushroom bake with a crunchy snack mix just before serving.

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    1 of 17 Provolone-Prosciutto Green Bean Casserole
    2 of 17 Spicy Green Bean Casserole
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    4 of 17 Potato Chip-Topped Green Bean Casserole
    5 of 17 Homemade Green Bean Casserole
    6 of 17 Onion-Topped Green Bean Casserole
    7 of 17 Smoked Gouda-Bacon Green Bean Casserole
    8 of 17 Green Bean Casserole with Prosciutto and Almonds
    9 of 17 Creamy Green Beans with Crispy Shallots
    10 of 17 Smoky Green Bean Casserole
    11 of 17 Rosemary Roasted Green Beans and Brussels Sprouts
    12 of 17 Cheesy Green Beans and Fennel
    13 of 17 Delightfully Light Green Bean Casserole
    14 of 17 Simple Green Bean Casserole
    15 of 17 A Better Green Bean Bake
    16 of 17 Green Beans with Shallots, Thyme, and Shiitake Mushrooms
    17 of 17 Green Bean Casserole with Gardetto's Snack Mix

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