So do you have Green Bean Casserole every year for Thanksgiving? I know we do and I always liked it because of those yummy, crunchy fried onion pieces on top, but I didn’t like what it was made from. We prefer to eat whole, real foods rather than processed foods. One year when shopping at Trader Joe’s I found a can of those oh so delicious crunchy fried onion pieces. Guess what? It had a recipe for Green Bean Casserole on it!
They have since changed the recipe on the side of the can, but I have stuck with this one because we like it so much. It is a gourmet, whole food version of Green Bean Casserole and it is simply delicious!
I will be honest and tell you that this recipe is so amazingly delicious, but it will use 2 or 3 pans to make and it takes at least an hour to make. It is not quick and it uses a lot of dishes. There are worse things in the world, right? I actually really enjoy cooking, so I don’t mind taking my time to make something, especially when the result is as good as this dish. You will have plenty Green Bean Casserole because it bakes up in a 9×13 pan (I use one similar to this – affiliate link)
Over the years, I have found that the recipe that was on the can wasn’t accurate in terms of the times listed for cooking. I have modified those for you based on my experience with how long each step will take. Please keep a watch on your dish and if you feel it is done before the times listed, move on to the next step. The times I have listed are what works on my stove and are longer than those that were on the can.
Look at all the whole, real foods in this Green Bean Casserole. You can see all the yummy green beans and real mushrooms. The crunchy fried onions just put this casserole over the top…at least if you love crunchy fried things like I do (even though I know I shouldn’t). It pairs really well with my recipe for light and fluffy mashed potatoes. Yum!
Happy Eating and Happy Thanksgiving (if you are reading this near Thanksgiving)!
Do you have any whole food recipe makeovers like my Green Bean Casserole makeover that you use and love for the Holiday’s? Please share, I would love to add to my collection.
Follow me on Facebook or get my free emails to see all the latest recipes. Yum!
I haven’t made a green bean casserole in years, but decided I was going to make one this year for Thanksgiving. I have fallen in love with French Fried Onions! This looks really good!
Oh, that is so great! I love those French Fried Onions…so yummy and addictive! I hope you totally enjoy your green bean casserole this year.
KC
Thank you for the recipe! I used to love the green bean casserole, but have been eating healthier for several years. . .I do prefer whole foods myself, and truthfully, REAL food tastes better, too. This looks like a good version to try, and I think everyone will love this.
I’m so glad I could help you find a whole food version of a food you used to love. I totally agree with you that REAL food tastes better, so much more flavor and depth. I hope you love this casserole!
KC
Well, KC…I just printed this recipe off and put it in my Thanksgiving folder. Yes, I have a planned and itemized list of what I’m making for the big day. I know this will definitely be a huge hit at my house! Thank you for sharing!
That is so awesome! Can you help get that prepared? I need to as I am hosting a few families this year, but I keep putting it off.I hope you all LOVE the green bean casserole!
Happy Thanksgiving!
KC
This is one of my faves! Thanks for sharing! Hope you’ll stop by my place! Happy Wednesday!
You are welcome! Enjoy!
KC
This looks delicious! I found you on Shabby Nest link party. I’ve been looking for a whole food version, too! My daughter is allergic to dairy so the condensed soup versions do not work for us. I wonder if this recipe would taste just as good using almond milk instead? I may try it for my daughter and see how she likes it. She’s never had green bean casserole! Thank you for the recipe!
Thanks so much, Amy! I really have no idea how it would taste with almond milk, but if you use it in place of milk in other recipes, it might work. I’m just not sure how almond milk does with being cooked or how it would flavor things. Wish I was more help for you. I hope if you give it a try it works really well. Let me know if you think of it.
Take care,
KC
Thanks for sharing this wholesome recipe – I love that you show us how to stay healthy while still enjoying the Thanksgiving favorites! I am doing a Thanksgiving Round-Up Series next week on my blog and I would love to share this recipe. Please email me if you are happy for me to include this recipe (and any other Thanksgiving delights you may have to share!) Ruth x
You are so welcome! We love eating whole foods and eating all our favorite things.
Try as I may, I’ve never been successful at making the classic green bean casserole – I’ll have to try your recipe! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!
Oh, that is sad. I bet you can get the casserole done well at some point. So, yummy! I hope if you try this recipe, you really enjoy it (and that it turns out well).
why won’t the recipe come up?
You will need to enter your name and email address in the box near the bottom of the post that says “This is a RealCoake subscriber bonus” once you do that, a different picture will pop up that you will click and be taken directly to the recipe download/printable. Let me know if you need further information/help.
This sounds so lovely and I absolutely love the onion topping! I’m a bit jealous of all the tasty food you guys get to eat on Thanksgiving, think I need to bring that traditions over here also, haha 🙂
Thanks! Yes, you need to bring the tradition to your corner of the world. Yum!