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Home » Side Dishes » Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

by Sarah Olson on October 13, 2020 | Updated March 31, 2021 83 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.
finished cooking green bean casserole with wooden spoon in it

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 Bacon Green Bean Casserole
close up image of green beans in sauce with French fried onions on top.

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

5 from 22 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
Keyword: Green Bean Casserole
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
US Customary – Metric

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:

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
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    Comments

    1. Christina says

      November 15, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      Wondering if anyone has used french-style canned green beans instead of traditional cut? When we make the regular oven casserole we always use french style and I am really hoping it translates to the crockpot.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 15, 2020 at 2:23 pm

        Yes, those work great.

        Reply
    2. Sydney R. says

      November 27, 2019 at 11:56 am

      Hello! If I half this recipe will it still take the same amount of time to cook?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 27, 2019 at 1:50 pm

        I think it will take about 2 hours on high.

        Reply
    3. Renee says

      November 26, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      Hello. Can I make this two Days prior and then reheat in oven? If so whats best way to do it.!?

      Renée

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 26, 2019 at 7:34 pm

        There is no need to cook this twice, you could make it two days ahead of time and put in fridge. Then cook in slow cooker or in oven.

        Reply
        • Linda says

          November 24, 2020 at 11:49 am

          When reheating in oven after being in fridge for two days, how much time is needed to be ready to serve?

          Reply
          • Sarah Olson says

            November 24, 2020 at 11:53 am

            Hi Linda. I have done this before. I would do 3.5 hours on high and gently stir once towards the end.

            Reply
    4. Patricia says

      November 22, 2019 at 3:35 am

      How can I use frozen green beans?

      Reply
    5. Kaylynn says

      November 19, 2019 at 6:35 am

      I’m making this for a schools friendsgiving and planned on making this at home the night before. How would I go about with heating it up before we serve it?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 19, 2019 at 7:01 am

        Don’t cook it the night before (you can get it ready though and put in the fridge. Can you slow cook for the amount of time the recipe says before taking it in? (set an early alarm if needed).

        Reply
    6. Maggie says

      November 17, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      Can I use fresh string beans instead of canned?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 17, 2019 at 6:04 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
    7. Joann says

      November 17, 2019 at 8:28 am

      You state…..set the cooker on warm until ready to serve.
      When you serve, do you turn cooker off? Leave on warm? Do you leave casserole in the same heating element when you serve?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 17, 2019 at 9:15 am

        You can keep it on warm. Just keep an eye on it.

        Reply
    8. Sonya Battersby says

      November 13, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      So we are camping this year for Thanksgiving and its why I searched for a crock pot recipe, has anyone done this without final step of putting it in oven with the onions? I myself think the onions are great with out being cooked. what are your thoughts?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 14, 2018 at 9:39 am

        A new thing I just started doing is browning them in a skillet right before serving.

        Reply
        • Your Majesty says

          December 14, 2018 at 4:57 am

          5 stars
          Great idea, Sarah Olson! I think I’ll do that for my hub’s office Christmas Dinner. He signed me up for green beans, and I refuse to make plain old beans.

          Reply
    9. Colleen says

      November 21, 2017 at 11:00 am

      I need to travel about 1hr and 45 min to our Thanksgiving Day destination. Do you think this would still cook well if I got everything in the crock pot-traveled with it and then turned it on?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 21, 2017 at 2:38 pm

        Yes! I plan to do the same. I’m going to make mine the night before and put in the fridge until we travel. Nothing is that perishable.

        Reply
    10. Joshua says

      November 15, 2017 at 7:15 pm

      What can I do if I only have a 4 quart crock pot?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 15, 2017 at 8:07 pm

        I would cut the recipe in half? The measurements don’t need to be exact, it always turns out no matter what measurements I use.

        Reply
    11. Cassandra says

      November 12, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      I don’t like cream of mushroom soup, so I found a recipe that substitutes sour cream. Work that work with the crockpot? Or would i need to add more milk?

      Reply
    12. Barbara says

      November 11, 2017 at 3:26 am

      I’m allergic to mushrooms, can I substitute the cream of mushrooms for cream of celery.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 11, 2017 at 7:40 am

        Yes, I think that would work great.

        Reply
      • Rena Loe says

        November 19, 2019 at 9:55 am

        I’ve also heard of cream of bacon soup being used instead too

        Reply
    13. Sally says

      November 26, 2016 at 7:59 pm

      Instead of putting the crockpot insert into the oven to brown the french fried onions I would put them in a separate pan in the oven, and after browning… then sprinkle them onto the casserole in the crockpot. Less chance of causing the insert to crack by placing it into the oven.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 27, 2016 at 6:48 am

        Great tip! Thank you!

        Reply
    14. Morgan Buchanan says

      November 23, 2016 at 9:35 pm

      I’ve made this the past two years for Thanksgiving and it’s always a hit! I make it just like the recipe says! Sooo amazing!!

      Sarah, I did have one question… This year we are traveling quite a ways for Thanksgiving and was thinking to avoid getting up super early to make this. Could I just let it cook in the crockpot overnight on low?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 24, 2016 at 7:27 am

        I think that would be too much time. Maybe 5 hours on low would be the most it should go.

        Reply
    15. Renee says

      November 22, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Has anyone used frozen green beans?

      Reply
    16. Jo Hilliard- "Granny Jo" says

      November 4, 2016 at 3:08 pm

      I have cooked this casserole for many years and in many ways.(I’m 65 and have been cooking since I was 13.) Lately, I use fresh sliced mushrooms sautéed with sliced green onions (white and green parts) and do not use the fried onion rings-too much fat!. Sometimes all sautéed with bacon. You could use leeks or shallots and I always add some fresh chopped garlic because we love garlic at my house. I also use some panko bread crumbs mixed with grated parmesan cheese and a little melted butter for the topping. Instead of milk I use reduced salt chicken broth. I prefer to use fresh green beans that are parboiled for a tender crisp stage and then mix up all the other ingredients first and gently fold in the beans so they don’t get broken. In a pinch, I use canned beans, but drain them well to remove some of the salt. You can also just cover the top with your favorite cheese. I have used frozen green beans but they have to at least be unthawed in the microwave first. I usually use the oven but I am going to use the crock pot this Turkey Day!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        November 5, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        Great additions Jo! Cheese and garlic sound so good!

        Reply
    17. betty babb says

      February 13, 2016 at 1:32 pm

      I’m so glad I have found your site…love reading and sharing recipes that are good, but simple to make! I do have one issue….I don’t know if it is the font you have chosen to use or the color of your sites print….but it is very straining on the eye….suggestions that would help me to improve this?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 13, 2016 at 2:09 pm

        The only thing I can think of is if you can get the print of your browser to show larger. For mine on internet explorer I can adjust it on the top right tab to 125% and that helps.

        Reply
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