Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

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This was a fabulous version of the classic all canned soup recipe. Everyone loved it.

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Oh my goodness. This is sinfully good and you can be so proud when you pass it around your table.

Okay, so I did cheat by using the canned onions because I happen to like them. I also chopped the mushrooms very small because I didn't want them to overpower the dish. I also added crumbled cooked bacon both through the dish and on top. I also don't like the whole crunchy green bean deal. I happen to like them done a little more so I cooked mine a little longer than directed to in the boiling stage.

It was the best thing on the table and everyone kept going on and on about them. What a fun recipie to make. This is a keeper!

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I made this twice, once for a work party and once for Thanksgiving. The first time I made it, I had a little trouble with the onions, too, so I decided to make them differently. I used the same batter mixture, but instead of baking them, I fried them in vegetable oil. They came out so crunchy and buttery and yummy that my husband (and even my child! ate a bunch before they went on the casserole!

I have to say, though, that it was a hit for everyone at Thanksgiving. Thanks Good Eats!!

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This is a great dish! Regarding the onions that some others had trouble with, here is what worked for me based on the advice of other reviewers: i slice the onions as evenly as possible (mandolin works well, ii Cook onions in 400 F oven instead of 475, they should still only take 30 minutes, iii Use large sheet pan so onions are in one even layer, and iv Toss after first 10 minutes of cooking, then every 5 minutes after that to get crispy but non-burnt onions. Hope this helps, give this recipe a try, it's yummy!

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To the reviewer below asking about other possible pans, I have used my oven-proof stainless steel saute pan with perfect results. But I bet you could make the mushroom sauce on the stove, then mix in the beans and onions, put in a baking dish, and then sprinkle onions over the top. Happy thanksgiving!

About the recipe: This is awesome! We like to put bacon in it too. And I use 16 oz. frozen french-cut green beans, thawing them and drying with a paper towel. Cuts down on boiling fresh green beans.My husband hates green bean casserole, but after he watched this show, it was all he wanted to eat. And he loved it. :

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I am going to make this for Thanksgiving but I do not have a cast iron skillet. Has anyone used anything else?

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I have always wanted to find a good green bean casserole recipe that used fresh ingredients instead of cans and was happy to find one of Alton's. Once you try this, you will never be able to make the canned again! I\

I made this for a potluck baby shower last week to practice before Thanksgiving. It was a huge hit! I used vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and thought it really brought out the flavor of the mushrooms. The mushroom sauce was soo good, I am thinking about making it on its own and throwing it into a food processor to puree it into mushroom soup!

Like others, I had some issues with the onions. After burning my entire first batch in the oven and setting off my smoke alarm, I decided to try a different approach. I covered the onions in flour and fried them in about 1/4 inch of peanut oil in a skillet. If you do this, be sure to dry them well on some paper towels so that they don't become soggy.

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I made this for Thanksgiving last year and several people that normally would not eat this dish loved it. Just need to plan this preparation around your dinner so that it is fresh off the stove when dinner is ready to be served.

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I recently watched Alton's show with the green bean casserole. With Thanksgiving coming up, I wanted to try it before I served it. It was absolutely EXCELLENT! I was sure to keep a good eye on the onions and turn them often. I cut the mushrooms into smaller chunks also. Every recipe of Alton's that I've tried has been excellent. I, like so many others, will never go back to the can again!!

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Truly awesome, I encourage using some herbs or additional spices if you want, be creative! Maybe throwing a little bit of thyme in with the mushrooms would give it an interesting twist.

The onions were tricky, but I threw the burnt ones in with the creamy mushroom/green bean mixture, and left the not-so-burned ones for the topping. The mixture overrode the burnt bitter flavor and all turned out great!