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Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2007 Show: Good Eats Episode: Bean Stalker Overall User Rating: 
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Pretty darn good eats
07/04/2008 at 01:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The only thing I am going to do different is use more onions and more panko bread crumbs my onions didn't turn out as crunchy as I like. Otherwise we devoured this dish, it was great!
Fantastic
07/03/2008 at 12:46pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I've made lots of dishes from the site for family get-togethers(mostly from AB), but this was hands down the biggest hit.
Very good; divide onions for better result
06/11/2008 at 10:15pm
User: Lynne from Hoboken, NJ User Rating:
I actually felt that the onions were the best part. I divided them up between two cookie sheets and lowered the temp to 400 and avoided some of the burning problems others had. The recipe itself was very good and will make again.
Wow
05/27/2008 at 05:01pm
User: Jim from Mt. Propsect, IL User Rating:
A low calorie replacement for onion rings!!!!!!!! didn't think that was possible. Alton you're a genius
Definately the Best!!
05/18/2008 at 08:36pm
User: Adrienne from Allen, TX User Rating:
The onions were a little tricky but worthwhile. I added some roasted hatch chilies and it was wonderful! Thank you Alton!
Burnt Onions, Tasty Soup
05/10/2008 at 07:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The onions were a disaster. But the mushroom soup was very good. Next time I would use the store bought onions instead.
The best green beans ever!
04/18/2008 at 06:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used the recipe for the holidays and it was a great hit!
Disappointing
03/24/2008 at 09:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was sorely disappointed at how this turned out. The onions were disgusting, they were nothing like the crispy golden brown onions seen on the episode. I thought the dish overall lacked flavor. Looks like I'm back to using the recipe on the back of the fried onion can until I can find a better substitute.
better than the original
03/23/2008 at 12:15pm
User: Steven from Othello, WA User Rating:
This casserole is great, my family has made the Campbells recipe at every holiday for decades, now everyone wants this one, things really are better homemade, oh and yeah if you can keep some around its even better the next day.
Tweaked for gluten free
03/18/2008 at 05:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was great to find a recipe that allowed me to pick apart the ingredients and make a few small changes to make this gluten free. All I had to do was switch all the other flours, etc, to gluten free flour. I would recommend, based on my experience and others, to possibly fry the onions instead of baking them. The flavor of the dish was definitely delish!
Excellent Green Bean Casserole
03/08/2008 at 03:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Thank you Alton Brown for the very best green bean casserole recipe I have ever made. My family gave it rave reviews. I'm always looking for homemade versions of just about everything. This was delicious. I will be using the mushroom sauce portion of this recipe instead of canned cream of mushroom soup from now on.
Best Ever Green Bean Casserole
12/29/2007 at 04:02pm
User: Samuel from Paradise Valley, AZ User Rating:
Title says it all. Every part is delicious. As a bonus, the mushroom cream sauce makes a wonderful soup.
J Davis
12/28/2007 at 12:55am
User: Jozlyn from Yuma, AZ User Rating:
It really is the BEST EVER! We go a little heavier on the fried onions because we like more on top but this is a very good recipe. I was able to manage making it while working on other recipes too. TRUST ME - YOU'LL NEVER GO BACK TO WHAT'S ON THE BACK OF THE SOUP CAN!!
Delicious--tips for onion topping
12/27/2007 at 02:33pm
User: Eva from New Hope, PA User Rating:
I prepped the topping, beans and sauce a day ahead then finished the cooking the next day with good results. My onion mixture was fairly wet even though I used 6 Tbsp panko (2 didn't look like enough to me). It took a little longer than 30 minutes and I used tongs to toss them frequently and blended the browned onions with the less cooked ones. Next time I would recommend using a larger cookie sheet and spread out the onion mixture but you would have to watch them carefully. After they cooled I stored them in ziptop bag and found after 24 hours they were still crunchy. For the mushrooms, I used 6 oz portabella and 6 oz of a blend that had oyster and criminis. I think the sauce would be great on its own with chicken, fish, chops. You could increase the amount of garlic and adding a minced shallot could work. Everyone loved it and asked for a copy of the recipe.
Very tasty
12/26/2007 at 05:13pm
User: Melissa from Raleigh, NC User Rating:
Directions are easy to follow, and the flavor is great. Would have gone with five stars, but it IS a lot of work, when buying all the canned stuff is a cinch. I had the opposite problem with the onions, b/c the turkey was in the oven at 350. They wouldn't crisp up at all. Finally the turkey was done, and I cranked up the temp, and they finally came around. I used 1.5 lb of fresh green beans, 8oz of white mushrooms, 8oz of cremini, two onions. Raw, it looked like it would never fit in the 2qt dish, but after everything cooked down, it fit perfectly. Next time, just to avoid having 2 cooks in the kitchen, I would boil the beans and make the sauce ahead of time. Then, the day of, I'd make the onions and put it all together in the casserole and bake. Overall, I'm very pleased with how they turned out.
Best Ever
12/26/2007 at 12:28am
User: Lauren from Fountain Valley, CA User Rating:
This was the most amazing green bean casserole i've ever had. I'm an aspiring chef so when my favorite chef alton made this dish i new exactly what i was bringing to christmas dinner. the onions were tricky, yes, but just keep a careful eye on them (i flipped every 8 minutes and used a mandolin to keep them uniform). Alton of course has brought out another excellent dish that my family loved. We all ate our veggies this christmas!!! Thanks Alton!!!
Finally - no more condensed soup!
12/25/2007 at 08:03pm
User: Melissa from Jefferson City, MO User Rating:
I was so excited to try this recipe. I actually really like the "original" version of green bean casserole with the canned soup. I just hate the ingredients in the soup though. This was really easy and tasted very good! We did not make the onions as others suggested they just didn't turn out, I didn't want to go to the trouble. We used canned green beans (2 cans) too only because I wasn't confident in preparing fresh. When I have had them in the past they were always crunchy. Anyway, the soup base in this was just perfect and was just what we were looking for. Thanks Alton!
Easy and Fresh
12/23/2007 at 12:16pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great recipe easy to follow nothing canned, I didn't use enough onions make sure that you use two one large wasn't enough.
Delicious...and even better leftover
12/23/2007 at 01:39am
User: Patricia from Tucson, AZ User Rating:
I made this recipe for the first time for Thanksgiving and the only deviation I made was that I used the canned fried onions instead of making my own. Next time I cook it I'm going to cook the green beans a little longer but other than that it was perfect. And the leftovers were even better in my opinion. Simply delicious, I'll never go back to making the canned soup version again.
Croud Pleaser
12/13/2007 at 08:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love this dish. It's a tune up on an old fave. People dig that you;ve made your own sauce and onion rings.
The Trouble with Green Bean Casserole is...
12/02/2007 at 11:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
...it is green bean casserole! Alton is trying to mimic the flavor of the "classic" canned cream of mushroom soup with fresh ingredients. Why not change it up and make it your own. Fresh tarragon would be great in this. The onions were simply okay; make sure to flip them often and keep them together to prevent burning.
PHENOMENAL!
12/02/2007 at 04:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the BEST green bean casserole I've ever had. It was the hit during Thanksgiving and everyone's favorite dish. Definitely one to have throughout the year. Note: the recipe also works out great as a vegan dish using soy creamer instead of half-and-half and non-transfat margarine instead of butter.
great casserole.....BUT
12/02/2007 at 09:12am
User: PENNY from Wiggins, MS User Rating:
making your own french onions is a bit over the top in my opinion. I live in a very small town and could not find panko breadcrumbs. Our Wally World didn't even have them...and yes we have a Wally World....I tried using regular bread crumbs and they were not good. I sent my son to the local Piggly Wiggly for the canned ones and they were great. The cream of mushroom soup that I made for this was absolutely dreamy and using fresh green beans is now a must. I will never used canned ones again!
Really is the Best Ever
12/01/2007 at 11:46pm
User: Angela F. from Oxford, MI User Rating:
We tried this recipe at Thanksgiving this year and it truly is the best green bean casserole I've ever eaten. I love the big chunks of mushrooms and fresh green beans, I'm never going backed to canned again. My only complaint is there didn't seem to be enough of the onions - easily fixed, though, we're just going to make more next time!
Never too late
11/30/2007 at 09:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent, I had to eat it cold at Thanksgiving and it was still very good.
Great Casserole - Lose the Onions
11/27/2007 at 03:26pm
User: REBECCA from Corona del Mar, CA User Rating:
This would have been a 5-star review, except the prep for the onions was TERRIBLE. The green bean and sauce part of this recipe are EXCELLENT - much better than the usual GB casserole. However, spare yourself the hour of work and just buy a can of the French's onions. My "homemade" onions came out partly soggy, partly burnt in a giant clump. I can't see how they would turn out any other way, as I followed the recipe to a T. I was a bit dubious to begin with, considering that on the show this was demo'd on, they never showed you the final result on the onions. I should have followed my gut. Otherwise, a great recipe!
almost perfect
11/26/2007 at 09:35pm
User: Susan from Sayville, NY User Rating:
I watched Alton make this recipe last week and decided to use it for Thanksgiving instead of the canned cream of mushroom soup. I loved everything about this recipe, and it does taste much better than the canned version. The only reason why I am not giving it 5 stars is because I had trouble with the onion part of the recipe. I followed the recipe to the letter. My onions came out "clumped together" and a bit bitter tasting. Maybe I used too many onions. I ditched my onions and did purchase the french fried version from the supermarket and added it to my fresh ingredients. Everybody at the Thanksgiving table loved it.
Really Good
11/26/2007 at 05:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really good, but like many of the others I had problems with the onions.
great flavor, bad onions
11/26/2007 at 12:01pm
User: Lyn from Waukesha, WI User Rating:
The flavors in this dish are delicious, and were the hit of our Thanksgiving. I used different kinds of mushrooms for different flavors, which added some easy complexity to the dish. But I really have question a 475 degree oven for a half an hour. On my first try with the onions, they were charred in 10 minutes. The second try I did at 400 and they were charred in about 15 minutes. I would really love it if Alton would re-visit this portion of the recipie and either fix it or give far more detailed instructions.
Perfect Holiday Side Dish
11/25/2007 at 05:56pm
User: Alex from Issaquah, WA User Rating:
I'm amazed that Alton Brown's component binding one pan casserole came to be big raves with my relatives on Thanksgiving day. The perfect use of FRESH green beans, onions, and mushrooms(even though I used Creminis instead of Alt's use of White)was a great way to make a "out of the can" type dish special. ALT, U ROCK!!!!
onions are a bust - the rest is OK
11/25/2007 at 05:28pm
User: Christine from Chicago, IL User Rating:
Like other reviewers, my onions burned on the first try. On the second go around, I cut the onions thicker and lowered the heat a bit. Still very uneven results. The technique on the rest worked fine, but the flavor was sort of luackluster, even for this homey dish. Needs more garlic or maybe some shallots or an additional herb. Not Alton's finest hour.
Great way to fix grean beans
11/25/2007 at 01:29pm
User: Walter from Topeka, KS User Rating:
This was a very good recipe. My family really enjoyed it on Thanksgiving. A far cry from the canned onion and bean variety. Our first batch disappeared very quickly. Watch the onions though, they will go from cooking to burnt very quickly.
Excellent Green Bean Casserole With Multi Flavors!
11/25/2007 at 01:06pm
User: Jacquelyn from Mount Pleasant, SC User Rating:
I was hesitant to try a new green bean casserole this Thanksgiving as mine is considered the family "jewel." Well, this is the only one I'll make from now on. It was gone minutes after it was out of the oven! The savory topping, fresh mushrooms and sauce gives the casserole a richness you can't get (or miss) in canned soup. I doubled the recipe with no problem. Tip: avoid pre-sliced mushrooms, they're usually packaged dirty so any time saving is spent cleaning and they cook better dry.
Ms.
11/25/2007 at 02:21am
User: Glenda C from Millersville, PA User Rating:
We ate green bean casserole at my parents home, usually reserved for Thanksgiving or Christmas. However good the original recipe of greenbeans is, made with beans, canned mushroom soup and canned fried onions, I prefer your very tasty new creation.
Better Thanksgiving thanks to Alton Brown
11/24/2007 at 10:25pm
User: Steve from Pasadena, TX User Rating:
My family has had gb casserole on our Thanksgiving day table since time immemorial as many American families have. I went with Alton's recipe this year and my family gave it RAVE reviews! I was told over and over that this was the best greenbean casserole that they had ever had. Thanks to Mr.Brown, It was the best I've ever had as well. Thanks Alton! Steve (Hou,TX.)
Not worth the effort
11/24/2007 at 10:18pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
All the elements sounded great, but the outcome was really disappointing. The onions started to burn very early in the process- it really lacked something that I think would have brought the green bean flavor forward. Overall, not much flavor, but plenty of effort. I will stick to sauteed green beans in shallot with chopped pecan for a more flavorful, fresh side dish.
Easy & Delicious
11/24/2007 at 08:30pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I love that I can make Green Bean Casserole from scratch now! The pepper was a little strong for me so I cut it down to 1/8 t. The sauce is SO good & easy. And no MSG!! Thank you, Alton!
Worth the effort!
11/24/2007 at 07:36pm
User: Donna from mobile, AL User Rating:
Unfortunately, the onions started to burn when I followed the recipe - I rescued them by spraying them with olive oil spray and cutting the oven heat down to around 400. I also found that the baking time of 15 min was not nearly long enough which may have been b/c I had blanched the beans ahead of time and they were cold when I put them in the oven. Next time, I will plan on baking at least 30 minutes
Better than the average, but what isn't?
11/24/2007 at 03:15pm
User: Jon from Niles, MI User Rating:
I found this to be much better than the "everything from the canned goods/ freezer-section" variety alot of us grew up on, but it's still Green Bean Casserole. While a far cry better than the standard, as my son says "You can put lipstick on a pig, but..."
Organic Here I Come!
11/24/2007 at 02:33pm
User: Jamie from Camp Hill, PA User Rating:
I am very excited about the cream of mushroom "soup" receipe in this casserole! I cook strictly organic and now I know how to NEVER use canned soup again! Woo Hoo!
Simply a homerun in my book.
11/24/2007 at 02:16pm
User: Michelle from Boynton Beach, FL User Rating:
The cream sauce came out sooooo amazing!! I was worried about it being bland, but I was wrong. I will definetly be using it in any other dishes I made that call for canned cream soup. Since many of my Thanksgiving recipes needed broth (and because I was trying to get away from processed canned stuff), I took the time to make a homemade vegetable broth and I think it shaped the flavor of my cream sauce nicely and would recommend it. I was a little skeptical about making the onions, so I skipped that and used 'the other stuff.' It was still delicious, but I will try to make Alton's onions next time when I'm not trying to impress anyone for dinner like at Thanksgiving. Thanks Alton!! I love the show!
"Best Ever" is a bit excessive on this one
11/23/2007 at 10:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It's good and worth making but serving it won't get you your own cable show. I added plenty of mushrooms but, let's face it, unless your family really likes green beans, the greyish color of mushroom soup (even made from scratch) is likely to catapult them toward all those other great-looking side dishes on the Thanksgiving table. In fairness . . . . it tasted better the next day, microwaved on a paper plate and consumed in private.
Everyone enjoyed this one
11/23/2007 at 10:39pm
User: Stephen from Claremont, CA User Rating:
Different from the usual and quite satisfying. I did add a light sprinkling of freshly grated parmesan as a kicker, but it was only a dusting really. I also forgot to buy the half-and-half and substituted a can of a well-made organic cream of mushroom soup. This provided some decent body, but I did need to add a tad more flour into the mix. Turned out just fine, but I'll work with the half-and-half next time. This is a winner. The dish is not nearly as heavy as many green bean casseroles, but no less satisfying.
Alton your the best!
11/23/2007 at 02:57pm
User: Kristina from culver city, CA User Rating:
Thanks Alton for the most perfect dish. This is truely a family favorite now!
Almost perfect!
11/23/2007 at 11:22am
User: Jennifer from Wayne, MI User Rating:
I was slightly disappointed that none of the flour/panko mixture would stick to my onions. I ended up with a bunch of naked onions That being said, this is still the best green bean casserole that I have ever had! The flavor is fantastic, and it is easy to make. It was a big hit with all of my family at our Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Delicious!
11/23/2007 at 08:47am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this as one of my side dishes on Thanksgiving and it tasted great! We had hardly any leftovers so that speaks for itself. The only thing I had difficulty with was the onion-breadcrumb topping. Despite frequent checking, I had a hard time getting the topping evenly browned. I burned it the first time and had to throw it away and do another batch of onions. I was careful, but some onions still burned a little and some were not browned well. It still tasted wonderful, but I wonder if there is an easier way to make a crunchy topping
fine, but just fine
11/22/2007 at 09:35pm
User: Katherine from Kansas City, MO User Rating:
I decided to make green bean casserole & liked the idea of making my own, non-processed onions instead of buying God-knows-what in a can. I really didn't grow up with green bean casserole so maybe I just don't have the years of eating more ho-hum versions, but I thought the result was far short of the usual AB has knocked our socks off again reaction that I usually get.
Canned soup, NO MORE!
11/22/2007 at 03:34pm
User: Amy from Grand Rapids, MI User Rating:
This truly is the best gb casserole I've ever had. We didn't do the homemade onions (we like the extra crunchiness of the canned ones), but the followed the rest of the recipe. It was awesome. My in-laws, who don't normally like this casserole, loved it on our Thanksgiving dinner table.
Best Funeral Beans Ever!
11/21/2007 at 01:42pm
User: Krissie from Portland, OR User Rating:
Wow! This is wonderful! Alton, you rock my world! Thanks, dollface!
Soggy onions
11/19/2007 at 10:56pm
User: Lori from Salina, KS User Rating:
I LOVED the recipe but my onions were too wet when I mixed them with the bread crumbs and flour. I would suggest blotting the onions prior to mixing with the dry ingredients. Otherwise, GREAT recipe. I am making it for my family this thanksgiving!
Excellent!
11/16/2007 at 03:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is a distinct improvement of a traditional Thanksgiving dish! (Did add a dash of Worcestershire to the sauce.)
I hated GBC
11/14/2007 at 12:23pm
User: Chriss from Plainfield, IN User Rating:
Before this, my family HATED GBC. Now it is no longer the brunt of our jokes. It is a loved side dish at our home.
Great Eats
11/11/2007 at 09:37am
User: Kevin from Omaha, NE User Rating:
I was completely surprised by this dish. Even though I knew that if AB came up with it, then it must be good. Well, it was great. Must have been the years of mushy slop shoved down my throat by various aunts that made me suspicious. Seriously Good Eats AB!
Terrific!!!
11/10/2007 at 09:13pm
User: Natalie from Sandy, UT User Rating:
This recipe is absolutly wonderfull!! I was a little afraid because my onions looked terrible but tasted just how they should. I doubled the mushrooms and added a half cup more half and half to compensate. The only thing I would change is the cook time on the green beans. They were still very crisp and I like them a bit softer in this dish. Other than that I couldn't stop eating it. I will definatley make this for Thanksgiving. Thanks AB for such a great recipe. It's probably alot healthier for you too.
Fantastic Green Bean Casserole!!!
11/09/2007 at 03:02pm
User: Velma from Gulfport, MS User Rating:
Alton's recipe is the best!!! Every year, guests clamor for the green bean casserole. I hate it. After years of enduring the yuck of Campbells same old green beans, I have finally come across the good stuff!!!!What a delicious dish!! Thank you, Thank you, Alton!!!!!