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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Side Dishes » Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

by Sarah Olson on October 13, 2020 | Updated June 20, 2022 120 Comments

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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole is a staple for Thanksgiving and Christmas. My recipe follows the classic recipe but made in the slow cooker.

My family can not go without the Green Bean Casserole. It’s pretty much the best side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas (well, besides the mashed potatoes).

close up of green bean casserole with a spoon in it.

This recipe for Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole makes a ton. When I make this for thanksgiving, it feeds about 15, with lots of leftovers. I think this recipe will serve up to 20 people.

canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, french fried onions, milk in front of slow cooker.

How to make Green Bean Casserole in the Crock Pot:

My recipe is very close to the original green bean casserole recipe from Campbell’s but enough to feed a crowd. Though, I skip the soy sauce in my recipe.

  • Green beans – I use canned
  • Cream of mushroom soup – 3 cans in this recipe, this makes for a very saucy casserole
  • Milk – This helps thin out the soup
  • French Fried Onions – These are what make the dish. Be sure to see my tip on how to brown them.
  • Seasonings – Just pepper and onion powder. No salt needed, the green beans and cream of mushroom soup have PLENTY of salt added.
opened green beans, french fried onions, and cream of mushroom mixture on wooden table

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on HIGH for 2.5 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
3 photos of green bean casserole steps.

How can I brown the French fried onions without an oven?

  • Place the onions in a dry skillet set to medium-high heat on the stove-top.
  • Use a spoon and stir around the onions, for about 3 minutes or until browned.
  • Sprinkle over the green bean casserole and serve!
French fried onions in a skillet

Can I use fresh or frozen green beans instead of canned?

  • Use 10 cups fresh (trimmed and cut) or frozen green beans instead of canned.
  • Cook for 3.5 on high or until the green beans are tender.
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What other green bean sides can I make in the slow cooker?

  • Slow Cooker Cheesy Green Bean Casserole
  • Slow Cooker Green Beans and Bacon
  • Slow Cooker Green Beans and Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Bacon Green Bean Casserole
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How long can I keep this on the warm setting after cooking?

  • You can keep this on the warm setting for 3 hours.
  • Though keep an eye on it and make sure the edges aren’t scorching, stir or turn off if the edges are getting too hot.

More holiday side dishes we can’t live without:

  • Slow Cooker Candied Yams
  • Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce
  • Slow Cooker Mashed Sweet Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Acorn Squash
  • Slow Cooker Butternut Squash
  • Slow Cooker Stuffing

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Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

4.96 from 99 votes
Is any holiday meal complete without the classic Green Bean Casserole? Free up oven space by using your slow cooker.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 201.71kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger-oval

Ingredients:

  • 31.5 oz. cream of mushroom soup (three – 10.5 oz cans)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 145 oz. green beans (Ten – 14.5-oz cans; drained)
  • 12 oz. French's French Fried Onions (Two – 6-oz canisters)
  • non-stick cooking spray
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Instructions:

  • Spray the slow cooker with the non-stick cooking spray if desired.
  • Add the drained green beans to your slow cooker.
  • In a medium-size bowl, whisk the cream of mushrooms soup, milk, black pepper, and onion powder until smooth.
  • Pour the soup mixture over the beans. Add half (one canister) of the french friend onions. Stir gently.
  • Place the lid and cook on HIGH for 2½ hours.
  • Brown the remaining canister of French fried onions in a skillet on the stove top. Set the skillet to medium high heat, stir the onions around until brown (about 3 minutes).
  • Sprinkle the onions over and serve. (If you are traveling, you can brown your onions at home then add them to the slow cooker right before serving).
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Recipe Notes:

Can I use fresh (trimmed and cut) or frozen green beans?
  • Use 10 cups fresh (trimmed and cut) or frozen green beans instead of canned.
  • Cook for 3.5 hours on high or until the green beans are tender.
How long can I keep this on the warm setting after cooking?
You can keep this on the warm setting for 3 hours. Though keep an eye on it and make sure the edges aren’t scorching, stir or turn off if the edges are getting too hot.
Can I brown the onion on top of the casserole at the end of the cooking time (instead of using a skillet to brown them.)?
If your slow cooker is oven safe (check your manual), sprinkle the remaining canister of French fried onions to the top of the casserole.
  • Remove the slow cooker insert from the heating element and place it in the oven WITHOUT the lid.
  • Cook for 10 minutes at 350°F or until the onions are browned.
  • OR place the onions in a small dish in the oven for 10 minutes or until browned, then sprinkle over the casserole.
Can I halve this recipe?
Yes, you can cut this recipe in half. You will only need to cook for 2 hours on high before adding the remaining onions.
 

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 201.71kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.1g | Protein: 6.06g | Fat: 10.01g | Saturated Fat: 4.3g | Cholesterol: 2.9mg | Sodium: 480.77mg | Potassium: 499.33mg | Fiber: 5.64g | Sugar: 7.01g | Vitamin A: 1428.07IU | Vitamin C: 25.07mg | Calcium: 84.77mg | Iron: 2.44mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Lois McKnight says

      December 29, 2022 at 3:24 pm

      Do you have to brown the 2nd can of French fried onions that you add before serving?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 29, 2022 at 5:32 pm

        You don’t have to brown them but they taste better if you do. I brown them in a dry skillet or in a bowl in the oven.

        Reply
    2. Susan says

      December 8, 2022 at 12:12 pm

      How long would I cook this on low? I need to be gone for about 4 hours and it would be overcooked. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 8, 2022 at 1:41 pm

        4 hours on low would work great.

        Reply
    3. Nancy says

      November 23, 2022 at 12:01 pm

      I need more than this makes but I don’t want to double. I have an 8qt slow cooker. I was going to adjust and add about 1/3 more of everything to make sure it fits in my cooker. Do I need to add additional time that it cooks? How much?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 23, 2022 at 1:04 pm

        It won’t need much more time, probably just 30 minutes. It’s all mostly cooked, room temperature items.

        Reply
    4. Laura says

      November 22, 2022 at 7:37 am

      Sounds great but what is the serving size? As a diabetic i need to know that for the carb count.
      I see the grams listed but not the serving size.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 22, 2022 at 7:50 am

        Hi, I do not have serving sizes, I apologize.

        Reply
    5. Kat L. says

      November 20, 2022 at 1:48 pm

      I plan to make this for Thanksgiving dinner. 20 servings is too much. Could I half the recipe and cook it in a casserole shaped crockpot? Is it necessary to half each ingredient exactly?
      Thanks!
      Kat L.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 20, 2022 at 5:43 pm

        I would try to stick to half of the recipes closely so you don’t end up with too dry or too wet green bean casserole.

        Reply
    6. Roxanne says

      November 19, 2022 at 10:12 am

      Can I use french style green beans if that is what I have?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 19, 2022 at 2:58 pm

        Yes, I’ve used those before. Will work great.

        Reply
    7. Jas says

      November 17, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      What size crockpot will I need for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 17, 2022 at 8:29 pm

        6-quart or larger

        Reply
    8. Stacey Hodits says

      November 14, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      I would like to make this for a work party can I make the night before, store in a refrigerator container then warm up the next day in crockpot?

      Reply
    9. Anonymous says

      November 13, 2022 at 8:21 am

      Is this able to be made ahead?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 13, 2022 at 8:58 am

        You can make it and put in the fridge before cooking, but there is always a chance the ceramic may crack.

        Reply
        • Anne says

          November 17, 2022 at 8:39 pm

          5 stars
          Put the bean mixture in another bowl in the frig and then put in the crock pot when you need to plug it in and cook it

    10. Clo Jay says

      November 9, 2022 at 8:33 am

      Hi I want to try this recipe but wanted to know if I add sharp shredded cheddar cheese, how many cups would you suggest? And/or which cheese would you suggest? Thanks

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 9, 2022 at 9:21 am

        I would add two cups of sharp cheddar! Sounds great.

        Reply
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