Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole loaded with tender green beans, mushrooms, and crispy french-fried onions is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. It has all the delicious flavor you crave but without a lot of work!

I was watching my favorite show, Law and Order SVU, last night when G hollered from the kitchen asking me to check the Rachel Ray episode he recorded a few days ago. I couldn’t help but smile as I’ve always found it endearing how this 6-foot, blue-eyed male can be so into the gory shows like Sons of Anarchy and Breaking Bad and yet is able to equally enjoy a full hour of Rachel’s chit chat.

I’ve been on the lookout for recipes to cook for our Thanksgiving feast and this slow cooker green bean casserole from Stephanie O’Dea’s 365 Slow Cooker Suppers cookbook they featured on the show sounded like a glorious idea to try. And I was right! Loaded with tender green beans, mushrooms, and crispy french-fried onions, it comes with all the delicious flavors we love on a side dish but without the extra fuss.

This slow cooker green bean casserole finishes off in the crock pot which is a great plus considering the frenzy of holiday prep. As the vegetables get done in the slow cooker, the stove and the cook are free for other things on the menu.

And, my peeps, let’s not forget that creamy sauce that comes with every delightful spoonful! Better double the batch, your guests are sure to want seconds.

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Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

2 hr 15 mins

Total Time

2 hr 25 mins

 

Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole loaded with tender green beans, mushrooms, and crispy french-fried onions is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish. It has all the delicious flavor you crave but without the work!

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 195 kcal

Author: Onion Rings and Things

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms sliced thin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion peeled and chopped
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 pounds green beans ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
• 1 cup french-fried onions

Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until browned and wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add onions and cook until limp. Add cream cheese and chicken stock. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted.
2. Wash green beans and drain well. Place in the crock pot insert. Add mushroom sauce on top and gently stir to distribute. Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 5 hours. Spoon onto serving plate and garnish with french-fried onions.

Nutrition Facts

Slow-Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Amount Per Serving (220 g)

Calories 195 Calories from Fat 149

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 16.6g 26%

Saturated Fat 9.6g 48%

Cholesterol 39mg 13%

Sodium 416mg 17%

Potassium 377mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 13.7g 5%

Dietary Fiber 4.3g 17%

Sugars 2.6g

Protein 5.3g 11%

Vitamin A 25%

Vitamin C 33%

Calcium 7%

Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

First published November, 23, 2013.