Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Although it can be tasty all year long, people really seem to make green bean casserole during major holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Traditionally, green bean casserole recipes all include similar ingredients: cream of mushroom soup, french-fried onions, and of course, green beans. This simple green bean casserole recipe is how most people prepare the dish, but there are several variations that can bring new life to this classic holiday recipe.

Emerilized Green Bean Casserole

This green bean casserole recipe from Emeril Lagasse takes an easy holiday casserole to a whole new level. It incorporates wild mushroom soup, fontina cheese and hot sauce. This recipe was featured on his episode on the Food Network titled, "Food of Love with Queen Latifa".

Grandma's Green Bean Casserole

This recipe courtesy of Allrecpes.com is a variation on the classic green bean casserole. It uses cheddar cheese, sour cream, and buttery Ritz crackers to create a casserole that is both traditional and fresh.

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Since vegans don't consume any animal products, including dairy, this easy vegan green bean casserole calls for fresh mushrooms and soy milk rather than cream of mushroom soup. It is quick and easy to prepare, and will be a hit with vegan guests at your Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas party.

Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole

People with wheat allergies or gluten allergies cannot consume anything containing these ingredients, which are often found in cream of mushroom soup or the french fried onions that are the main ingredients in the casserole. This easy recipe from the Gluten Free Mommy provides people with Celiac disease the opportunity to savor green bean casserole along with the rest of us!

Low-fat Green Bean Casserole Recipe

If you are living a low fat lifestyle, this low fat green bean casserole recipe from LiveStrong.com will appeal to your waistline as well as your taste buds.

Other green bean casserole variations include using cream cheese, crumbling chopped nuts on top, using different kinds of mushrooms, different kinds of green beans, or skipping the cream sauce all together and just tossing steamed, seasoned mushrooms and green beans together with some grated cheese on top for a chic variation.

However, most people prefer the traditional green bean casserole on their Thanksgiving table, Christmas buffet, or Easter dinner. Enjoy!