How do you make green bean casserole in a slow cooker?

I combined drained green beans with a creamy mushroom sauce, let it cook on HIGH for a couple of hours, and finished it off with crispy onions. The slow cooker really did all the work for me.

How many cans of green beans do you put in a green bean casserole?

For this version, I used ten cans of green beans. It sounds like a lot, but once everything is mixed together, it makes just the right amount to feed a crowd.

Do green beans cook well in a slow cooker?

Yes, surprisingly well. They softened while still holding their shape, and the sauce soaked into them beautifully without turning them mushy.

How long does it take to cook beans in the Crock Pot on high?

For this casserole, about 2 ½ hours on HIGH was all it needed. By then, the sauce was hot and creamy, and the beans were perfectly tender.

Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Description

Enjoy a lighter twist on a classic with this Crock Pot Green Bean Casserole. Made with tender green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy onions, it’s a flavorful, satisfying side dish perfect for weight-conscious meals without sacrificing taste.

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).

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 min
Category: Side Dish
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American