Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

By Catalina Castravet

Updated: Jun 20, 2021

Published: Oct 13, 2020

5 from 6 reviews

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Cook time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Last updated on June 20th, 2021 at 02:35 pm

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole is seriously the EASIEST method to prepare this holiday classic! Tender vegetables are smothered in a rich sauce and loaded with crispy tangles of fried onions. Delicious and easy enough for busy holidays and regular meals!

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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole is savory, creamy, has two kinds of cheese, and loaded with the crispiest fried onions made from scratch— what’s not to love? You’ll almost forget you’re actually eating vegetables. Even kids ask for seconds!

This recipe will also lighten the cooking load during the holidays. Aside from the homemade crispy onions, you just dump everything else into the crockpot and let it do its thing.

It frees up your oven and stove top for other dishes, and just come back when it’s done. It’s so easy and tasty, I guarantee it will make into your regular dinners as well!

To save time, you don’t have to make your own fried onions, you can just buy some French Fried Onions and you are good to go!

crockpot green bean casserole ingredients

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole Ingredients:

This dish has two main components: the creamy veggies which cook first, and the French-fried onions, half of which goes in with the veggies and half on top.

For the vegetables, you will need:

Green beans: to prevent excess moisture in the dish, drain well
Mushroom soup, condensed: adds creaminess and a delicious mushroom flavor
Sour cream: adds a delicious, creamy acidity
Milk: loosens the sauce so it doesn’t get too dense and thick
Seasonings: garlic powder, salt, fresh ground pepper
Cheese: shredded cheddar and parmesan cheese

For the French-fried onions:

Onions: chop thinly into rings and halves
Buttermilk: use store-bought or make buttermilk from scratch!
All Purpose Flour: will coat the onions to achieve a crispy texture
Seasonings: prepare some fresh ground pepper and kosher salt
Oil: neutral varieties like canola or vegetable oil

How to make Crockpot Green Bean Casserole?

Begin with the fried onions because half of it is going into the veggies:

Soak the rings in buttermilk: tone down the bite and pungency by soaking for about 10 mins.
Make the flour mixture: give your flour and seasonings a good whisk
Coat the rings: dredge them well in flour
Fry: Drop them in the oil (375F hot) in batches and fry until crunchy and golden
Drain excess oil: place the onions on paper towels or a wire rack to continue crisping up and remove excess oil. Set aside.

Assemble the casserole:

Combine the sauce: whisk together the milk, seasonings, condensed soup, and sour cream right in the pot
Add the veggies and cheese: stir in the two shredded cheeses, veggies, and half of the fried onions. For 2 hrs, cook on low setting.
Garnish with crispy topping: stir after 2hrs. Arrange remaining crispy onions on top, and turn on the pot for another 30 mins to 1hr.
Serve. Enjoy the dish hot.

What else can you add to Crockpot Green Bean Casserole?

Add meat: make it heartier with bacon, sausages, chicken, ground beef, and other meats

Use other soups: try cream of chicken or asparagus, or cheddar cheese soup

Use other veggies: swap out the beans with broccoli and cauliflower or add other veggies like peas and carrots

Play with seasonings and herbs: mix in some chives, parsley, red pepper flakes, and other herbs for a flavor boost

Can you bake this green bean casserole instead?

Yes, baking is another great way to prepare the dish! Try my Best Green Bean Casserole – same delicious result, but oven-baked.

Will frozen green beans work in the crockpot?

Sure, but thaw it and drain it as much as possible.

What should I do if my slow cooker green bean casserole is soupy?

Don’t panic! Thickening a soupy casserole is a simple fix. Take some of the sauce, then make a slurry by stirring in some flour or cornstarch. Mix it back into the casserole. Hard simmer until you get your desired thickness.

To prevent a watery consistency in the first place, make sure to drain your beans. Any excess moisture will be released into the dish, turning it soupy instead of rich and creamy.

What to serve with Crockpot Green Bean Casserole?

Perfect with Oven-Roasted Turkey during the holidays! It’s also fantastic with juicy grilled steak, fried chicken, or the Best Honey Butter Ham.

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Storing instructions:

Transfer to an air-tight covered dish. It will stay good for up to five days in the fridge, and up to 12 months when frozen. Thaw overnight before reheating.

There are several reheating methods:

Microwave: transfer to a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for around 5 mins, stirring well between each minute

Bake: transfer to a baking dish and bake until heated through

Stovetop: transfer to a skillet and reheat on medium-high

Slow cooker: transfer to the pot and heat on high for around 30 minutes

Recipe Tips:

Plan ahead, because this casserole takes a minimum of two and a half hours. Don’t worry, almost all of that time is hands-off!
Use condensed soup, not regular soup, to prevent a watery consistency.

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Crockpot Green Bean Casserole

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole Ingredients: