Smoked Green Bean Casserole is a smoky twist on a traditional holiday side dish. This recipe is going to be the hit of your holiday party.
This holiday favorite recipe is bound to liven up your dinner table, no matter if you make it for the holidays or just a normal day of the week.
This classic green bean casserole is taken to the next level with a delicious, smoky flavor added in. The same great taste we all know and love with the addition of a slow cook with mesquite pellets.
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Smoked Green Beans
Green beans are low in calories and packed with many vitamins and nutrients. Some of the nutrients in green beans can help your body fight off free radicals. This creamy casserole is going to be the star of the show on your thanksgiving menu or holiday table.
Why I Love This Recipe
This recipe is a tasty level-up of a classic family holiday dinner dish. This new twist is going to wow your friends and family.
- Easy to make
- Looks beautiful on a plate
- Fills the house with a delicious aroma
If you love green bean casserole you may also enjoy this Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole recipe.
Ingredients
You only need five simple ingredients to make this classic holiday dish. You may not even need to make a trip to the grocery store to make this classic dish.
- French Style Green Beans
- Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
- crispy onions
- Black Pepper
- Coarse Sea Salt or kosher salt
See the recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions
Table Salt: Replace coarse sea salt with table salt if you prefer it. However, add a small pinch more table salt since the taste is not as strong as sea salt.
Cream of Mushroom Soup: Replace the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom soup if you prefer mushroom soup.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
- Smoker or pellet grill
- Large Mixing Bowl
- disposable 8x8x2 metal baking dish or casserole dish
- spoon or slotted spoon
How to Make Smoked Green Bean Casserole
These smoked green beans are so easy to make and come together in just five easy steps.
Step 1: Preheat your smoker
Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees.
Step 2: Mix your ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the french fried onions. Mix well.
Step 3: Add your casserole to your pan
Place in a disposable 8x8x2 metal baking dish and spread evenly.
Step 4: Cover your green bean casserole
Cover the top, evenly, with the french fried onions.
Step 5: Smoke your green bean casserole
Place in the smoker and cook for about 45 minutes.
Variations
Do you want to change up your ingredients and make this recipe your own? Here are some helpful suggestions of things you can try to increase your flavor.
Mushrooms: Add mushrooms in for an additional vegetable and some mushroom flavor.
Cheese: Sprinkle cheese on top of your casserole before you add the french onions for a cheesy casserole.
Jalapeno: Add in a little French’s Jalapenos for a spicy kick to your casserole.
Storage
Store your casserole in a fridge for up to four days. You can freeze this casserole, for up to three months. Just a little note though, if you plan to store or freeze this casserole I recommend doing so without the fried onions on the top.
Tips
- You can use a non-disposable baking dish if desired. However, I found it easier, overall, to just use a disposable one.
- This recipe is easy to double, triple, etc.
- I used mesquite pellets for this recipe which made the smoky flavor amazing. However, you can use any pellet you prefer. Just note that the different pellets give off a different smoky flavor.
- You can use normal salt if preferred, but you might need to up the amount.
- Traditionally, cream of mushroom soup is used, but when being smoked, I have found that the cream of chicken gives off a much better and richer flavor.
- Fresh green beans can be used but you will need to cook them in a large pot with salted water until they are soft before using them in this easy recipe.
- Add your favorite cheese to this smoker recipe for even more flavor, I recommend adding sharp cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, or goat cheese.
- Saute some fresh mushrooms in a little olive oil before adding to this homemade green bean casserole for more flavor.
- Fried shallots added to the cream soup would give this green bean mixture a delicious punch of flavor.
- If you want some spice and zing in this recipe a half teaspoon of creole seasoning would be a great addition to the canned soup.
- If you like your sauce on the thinner side, add chicken broth, heavy cream, or milk to thin out the mushroom sauce.
- Add more flavor with a dash of soy sauce to the green beans this holiday season.
- Sour cream can also be added for a creamy texture.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this smoked green beans recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Don’t have a smoker? Bake your casserole in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until the casserole is warm and bubbly.
Reheat in the microwave for one or two minutes or until warmed through. To reheat a large amount reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes or until thoroughly warm.
Absolutely, you can double this recipe, however, be sure to use a large 9×13 pan. Or two smaller pans. If using a large pan, you may need to adjust your cooking time up to one hour.
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Smoked Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Ready to get cooking? Print off the recipe card below or use it on your phone to help you cook this delicious dish.
This casserole is going to be a huge hit with your whole family no matter if you make it with canned beans or fresh beans. For best results, I recommend making this holiday classic when you are ready to serve it. I promise this is going to be one of the best side dishes on the table.
Smoked Green Bean Casserole
Equipment
- Smoker
- 8×8 pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 29 ounces French Style Green Beans 2 cans
- 10.5 ounces Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup 1 Can
- 1 ½ Cups French Fried Onions
- ½ Tablespoon Black Pepper
- ½ Tablespoon Coarse Sea Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your pellet smoker to 225 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the french fried onions. Mix well.
- Place in a disposable 8x8x2 metal baking dish and spread even.
- Cover the top, evenly, with the french fried onions.
- Place in the smoker and cook for about 45 minutes.
- Remove, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use a non-disposable baking dish if desired. However, I found it easier, overall, to just use a disposable one.
- I used mesquite pellets for this recipe which made the smoky flavor amazing. However, you can use any pellet you prefer. Just note that the different pellets give off a different smoky flavor.
- You can use normal salt if preferred, but you might need to up the amount.
- Fresh green beans can be used but you will need to cook them in a large pot with salted water until they are soft before using them in this easy recipe.
- Add your favorite cheese to this smoker recipe for even more flavor, I recommend adding sharp cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, or goat cheese.
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