Can I freeze green bean casserole?

Yes. Put leftovers in an airtight container or a glass container you can reheat right in the microwave. It will keep in the freezer for 2 to 3 months, though in our house it never lasts that long.

Can you microwave green bean casserole?

Baking in the oven is the better option for that crispy onion topping, but the microwave works in a pinch. Microwave the casserole without the fried onions for 8 to 10 minutes, check that it reaches 160 degrees with an instant read thermometer, then add the onions or cheese and microwave for one to two more minutes. The topping just will not be as crunchy.

How long does green bean casserole last in the fridge?

I recommend no more than 3 days in the fridge. After that, move it to the freezer using the directions above.

How do I reheat green bean casserole from frozen?

In the oven, preheat to 350Â°F, remove any plastic wrap, and bake in an oven safe dish for up to an hour to 90 minutes, depending on the size of your casserole. In the microwave, remove any covering, use a microwave safe dish, and heat on medium to medium high for about 5 minutes, stirring to make sure it heats through.

TRADITIONAL GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS or THANKSGIVING

Name: GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup.; 1 Cup Milk; 2 Tsp Soy Sauce; Dash of Pepper; 2 Bags of frozen Green Beans, 16 oz bags thawed (about 8 cups); 1 large container of 6 oz of French’s French Fried Onions. (2 1/2 – 3 cups); dash of pepper

Ingredients

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2 cans of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup.
1 cup Milk
2 Tsp Soy Sauce
Dash of Pepper
2 Bags of frozen Green Beans, 16 oz bags thawed (about 8 cups)
1 large container of 6 oz of French's French Fried Onions. (2 1/2 - 3 cups)
dash of pepper

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Thaw the green beans. Put them in the fridge the night before, or thaw them in the microwave just enough so they are not frozen solid. If the beans are still cold when you mix, they can freeze the cream of mushroom soup and turn into a mess, so make sure they are fully thawed first.
Make the sauce. In a large bowl, mix the cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, milk, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Add the beans. Stir in the thawed green beans until they are fully coated in the creamy sauce.
Stir in the onions. Add French’s French Fried Onions right into the mixture, a little or a lot. Our family likes a lot.
Fill the dish. Spray your baking dish, add the green bean mixture, and top with as many extra fried onions as you want. The traditional recipe calls for just a third of a cup on top, but as you can see, we cover the whole casserole with the crunchy goodness.
Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or up to a full hour if the casserole is cold from the fridge. Watch the topping near the end so it does not get too brown.

Notes

Update for 2021: This recipe tastes the best if made the night before and refrigerated. Make the recipe as above but leave the topping off until ready to cook on Thanksgiving day.
The recipe is for a 13×9 large casserole dish. Cut the recipe in half for the smaller dish.

Author: Adapted from Campbell's soup recipe
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 45
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 83
Sugar: 2.8 g
Sodium: 525.6 mg
Fat: 3.7 g
Carbohydrates: 9.9 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 2.9 g
Cholesterol: 0.6 mg