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.
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
Instant Pot Skinny Pumpkin Spice Latte
Instant Pot Low-Carb Pumpkin Spice Bread
Instant Pot Lasagna
Instant Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
How to Make Hard Boiled Eggs Using the Instant Pot
Instant Pot Chicken and Spanish Rice (Arroz Con Pollo)
Instant Pot Cheesecake
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
Instant Pot Mongolian Beef
Instant Pot Steak Tacos
Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowl with Quinoa
Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
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Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Cheese
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
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 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.
Cat
Saturday 9th of December 2023
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
Saturday 9th of December 2023
The recipe is correct. (I wouldn’t write instructions for something I did not do.)
Emily Reeve
Saturday 15th of April 2023
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!
Anne D
Monday 28th of November 2022
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
Wednesday 30th of November 2022
I'm glad it was a hit!
Emily
Wednesday 9th of November 2022
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
Friday 11th of November 2022
So glad to hear it!
Adairea
Friday 26th of November 2021
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
Friday 26th of November 2021
You're welcome!