My favorite time of year is finally here. Yes, I love every single thing about the holiday season. Most of all I love all of the yummy food and treats. This green bean casserole recipe is not just for the holidays. This dish is so scrumptious you will likely want to eat it any time of the year.
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Why did I use an Instant Pot? Well because I wanted to. Surely, you can make green bean casserole without an Instant Pot. Just like you make a ton of other recipes without an Instant Pot. I love using my Instant Pot because it is convenient for me and my lifestyle. Pressure cookers also do a great job of producing immense flavor. A lot of my fellow Instant Pot fans will agree with me there.
I like being able to set something to cook and then walk away. The experience is different than a slow-cooker because I don't have to wait several hours for the meal to complete. I can maybe do a load of laundry and come back or cook other side dishes or meals in the meantime.
These perks come in really handy for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. I am usually responsible for a few different menu items for our family holiday celebrations. Cooking could very well turn out to be an all day event for several different reasons, varying oven temperatures required for baked items, the time it takes to properly prep certain dishes, etc. Having a stand-alone appliance can help out a lot.
This green bean casserole may be a little different than what you are used to. I added shredded cheese. I couldn't resist! If you are dairy-free or vegan, simply omit the ingredient. The casserole is still such an amazing side dish. I love to remix my favorite childhood recipes from time to time.
More Holiday Recipes:
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup with Spinach
Instant Pot Caramel Apple Cider
Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Sweet Potato Soup
Instant Pot Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Instant Pot Starbucks Gingerbread Latte
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Instant Pot Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Bread
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Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
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Instant Pot Chicken and Spanish Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
Instant Pot Cheesecake
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
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Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Cheese
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2-3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4-5 cups fresh green beans Stems removed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken or mushroom soup I use homemade. See notes.
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1-2 teaspoons water
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese Cut into small cubes
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups french fried onions
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Place the Instant Pot on the Sauté function. Add the olive oil and garlic.
- Cook until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth and green beans to the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Close the pot and seal. Cook on Manual High-Pressure Cooking for 15 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot indicates it has finished, quick release the steam and drain the broth from the green beans. Keep the green beans in the pot. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function.
- Combine the flour and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot along with the cream of mushroom or chicken soup.
- Add half of the shredded cheese and stir.
- Cook for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Place the mozzarella cubes throughout the casserole. Top with the remaining shredded cheese, panko breadcrumbs, and fried onions.
For a Crunchy Topping
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Remove the green bean casserole from the pot after adding the flour water slurry, cream of chicken, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the casserole to a baking dish. Place the mozzarella cubes throughout the casserole. Top with the remaining cheese, breadcrumbs and fried onions.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese has melted and crisped slightly on top.
- Cool before serving.
Stovetop Instructions
- Add the garlic to a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook until fragrant.
- Add the soup, green beans, and salt and pepper. Cook until the green beans are soft for 4-5 minutes. Add half of the cheese and stir.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Place the mozzarella cubes throughout the casserole. Top with the remaining cheese, and breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the dish. Top with the french fried onions. Bake for an additional 5 minutes.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Data
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Andrea says
It looks great - but I have one question - can a pressure cooker be used for this recipe?
staysnatched says
Yes, an Instant Pot is a pressure cooker brand.
Veena Azmanov says
Now that looks like a perfect one pot meal. I love green beans and this looks loaded with the good stuff. Love it when its cheesy. yum!
rika says
I love crunchy fried onions! I own an Instant pot but haven't used it yet.
Amy | The Cook Report says
I've never tried anything like this before, looks yummy though!
Mary // chattavore.com says
I feel like green bean casserole gets such a bad rap, but I love it. I've never made it in the Instant Pot before!
Patty @ Spoonabilities says
Wow, this recipe looks amazing! Move over other side dishes this Thanksgiving! This one will be the star of the show!
Luci's Morsels says
This looks amazing! This would be the perfect addition to my Thanksgiving spread or just any night of the week. Yummy!
Carol Cassara says
I've never put together green beans and cheese before! That's all too interesting for me and that's why I would love to give this recipe a try! It looks really good.
Stephanie says
I wish I had an instant pot, it makes this Thanksgiving classic look so easy!
Laura says
This green bean casserole is perfect side dish for a good roast. Great idea for this time of festivities, the instant pot makes it easy.
Sarah Newman says
I'm marveling at green bean casserole in an instant pot! Is there anything that appliance can't do?! Awesome!
Ginny says
I bet this handles the fresh green beans perfectly. The texture must be perfect.
Jen Temcio says
This recipe makes it feel like Thanksgiving time! this was a staple meal at our Thanksgiving Dinner (except my mom did not use cheese, but I think it sounds great in your recipe.)
Valentina says
I love the holiday season too! And yes, especially the food! 🙂
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com says
This looks a amazing! I have an instant pot, but have not used it yet...pinned this to try!!
Debbie Savage says
Wow, this looks really yummy --- this instant pot green bean casserole looks good! I have an instant pot and I am going to give this a try - for Thanksgiving!
Jake Ferrer says
Hmm that looks delicious. Easy recipe. Love the preparations. And my mom will love this.
Angela Tolsma says
Until I moved to America I had never heard of Green Bean Casserole. Now it's a favorite, though I have never made it myself. Might have to try to
Debby says
So I have been hearing alot about this instapot over the past few months. I think I need one! This recipe sounds delicious and I just pinned a couple others of yours. Thanks
staysnatched says
Wonderful. I hope that you enjoy.
Krystu says
Ooo this looks absolutely delicious! Perfect for a weeknight meal. Saving!
Glenda says
This dish looks so delicious. I totally love meals with cheese in it.
jill conyers says
This dish is a long time family favorite. It's always requested for holiday meals.
Sandi says
I am still figuring out my Instant Pot...this recipe is an inspiration 🙂
Cole Nemeth says
This is totally making my mouth water! Anything covered in cheese gets an A+ in my books! I'm going to have to try to make this one day, maybe even this weekend.
Kris says
INstant pot said burn before it was able come to Pressure.
staysnatched says
Interesting. I have never seen my Instant Pot display "burn." Did you use the exact servings and ingredients per the recipe?
Nilda says
@Kris,
Nilda says
@Kris, yes it does say burn... I released steam then added a little broth. Went around pot scraping burnings from soup. After all scraped. Cancelled then restarted pressure for 15 minutes. Worked perfectly!!
Cole Nemeth says
My daughter absolutely loves green beans! She'd probably go nuts for this dish!
staysnatched says
She would love it then!
TINA SOLOMON says
I know this is cheating, but can I use can green beans?
staysnatched says
You can, but cut down the cook time. I would try 5 minutes.
KT says
Do you think I can sub cream of chicken for the cream of mushroom?
staysnatched says
You sure can!
Robert Srigley says
I assume that you use a can of undiluted condensed cream of mushroom soup, correct? Your directions say add the soup.
staysnatched says
Correct. You don't need to dilute the soup.
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Thanks for sharing.
David M says
Love the recipe!
If using FROZEN Green Beans, would there be any changes to the pressure cooking times?
If adding a cup of water to the bean/soup mixture and we “drain” after pc-ing, as you suggest, wouldn’t we be also draining all the flavor from the mushroom/ bean mixture ? Could we just saute to reduce, or would that make the green beans mushy?
While I do have a few of the older models of IP’s, this recipe sounds ideal to try out in my New IP Duo Crisp!
Thanks, in advance and Happy Holidays!
staysnatched says
I wouldn't change the time for pressure cooking. Typically, using frozen will just take longer for the pot to come to pressure. I would follow the recipe as it's written, but if you have concerns you can try it your way without draining.
Marsha says
Perfect I needed the info on using frozen beans. Thank you.
staysnatched says
You're welcome! Enjoy.
Michael Charles Clark says
Extremely easy to put together and the children really enjoy this dish
staysnatched says
Awesome! So good to hear!
Emily R says
Adding cheese to green bean casserole? GENIUS!!! I made this as a side for Thanksgiving this year and will probably make it again at Christmas time. It was so delicious! Super easy and quick to make too!
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Nikki L. says
Absolutely incredible! I'm late to the review game for these, but I made them Thanksgiving 2020 and they were a HIT! Super easy and super cheesy. I was still an Instant Pot novice at the time, but Brandi's recipe had everything I needed to know. 10/10
staysnatched says
I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Adairea says
Another side dish hit that my family will be asking for for many years to come. This recipe was simple and so delicious… 10/10 definitely recommend… thank you for having everything so easily accessible on the site!!
staysnatched says
You're welcome!
Emily says
We did a test run on our thanksgiving meal tonight and I knew I had to use at least one of Brandi’s recipes. Did the stovetop version of the green bean casserole and it turned out great!
staysnatched says
So glad to hear it!
Anne D says
I was assigned green bean casserole for a family gathering and (1) I have never made it and (2) I have never liked it when I have tried it in the past. I was told to "follow the direction on the fried onions can" but I figured that is what I had tried before and thought it was so bland. So I search the Stay Snatched site and, of course, there was a recipe to try. Loved that the recipe called for fresh green beans instead of canned and that I could use the Instapot. The recipe is super simple and so much more flavorful than the green bean casseroles I had tasted in the past. I made the casserole the night before and cooked the next day before our meal and it was delicious. It was also a big hit. Brandi saves the day, again!
staysnatched says
I'm glad it was a hit!
Emily Reeve says
This was a hit at Easter!! So much better than the recipe on the side of the crunchy onions box. Will be making every holiday from now on!
Cat says
Hi! Do you really PC for 15 minutes? Everywhere I have read for green beans fresh or frozen said 0-2 minutes. They don’t come out mush? I am planning to use this recipe but don’t have time to test before my event!
staysnatched says
The recipe is correct. (I wouldn’t write instructions for something I did not do.)