Best canned green bean recipes: the perfect way to use up those lonely cans of green beans sitting in your pantry! From soups and casseroles to side dishes and more, there are many ways to make a wonderful meal with green beans from a can. They're a great ingredient for making quick and easy family dinners!
Best Recipes With Canned Green Beans
I feel like just about everyone has a few stray cans of greened beans in their pantry they've forgotten about. Well, now's the perfect time to bust them out!
I gathered up a few easy family dinners and delicious side dishes that are made even better by incorporating canned green beans!
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- Best Recipes With Canned Green Beans
- 1. Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
- 2. Vegetable Beef Soup
- 3. Chicken Pot Pie
- 4. Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
- 5. Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
- 6. Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole
- 7. Green Bean Casserole With Bacon
- 8. Prime Rib Soup
- 9. Pasta e Fagioli
- 10. Chicken Noodle Soup
- 11. Hamburger Pie Casserole
- 12. Chicken Stuffing Casserole
- 13. Ritz Chicken Casserole
- 💭 Tips For Cooking With Canned Green Beans
- 📋 Recipe
- Best Canned Green Bean Recipes: Campbell's Green Bean Casserole (+More Tasty Ideas!)
- Ingredients US CustomaryMetric
- Instructions
- Equipment You May Need
- Notes
- 💬 Comments
1. Campbell's Green Bean Casserole
I grew up on Campbell's green bean casserole made with canned green beans, so this was the first recipe to come to mind. When I made it again, it was just as delicious as I remembered and so easy!
Make sure you stop by my page on how to make green bean casserole for useful tips and tricks!
2. Vegetable Beef Soup
Canned green beans make an excellent addition to any soup with vegetables! Add the rinsed and drained canned green beans to this soup near the end of cooking time because they are already tender.
3. Chicken Pot Pie
You can add peas to chicken pot pie, so why not green beans? I like to leave out the peas entirely when adding green beans, but they do taste great together, so it's totally up to you!
4. Green Bean Potato Sausage Casserole
This casserole has everything you need for a satisfying dinner. There are tender potatoes, savory sausage, and green beans round out the meal as your green vegetable!
5. Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
Toss some canned green beans and red potatoes in your slow cooker for an easy and delicious side dish that will pair well with any protein. Plus, you can add ham or bacon for even more flavor!
6. Bacon Cheddar Green Bean Casserole
This green bean casserole is less traditional than Campbell's recipe above but just as delicious! The sharp cheddar cheese and bacon turn your canned green beans into pure comfort food.
7. Green Bean Casserole With Bacon
This keto-friendly green bean casserole can be made with fresh, frozen, or canned green beans. The 'bread crumb' topping is actually made with pork rinds, so it's perfectly crunchy and delicious while still being low-carb!
8. Prime Rib Soup
Whenever I have leftover prime rib on hand (especially after the holidays), I have to make this delicious beef and vegetable soup. It's rich and hearty, with lots of tender vegetables to enjoy, so no one will notice that the green beans came from a can.
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9. Pasta e Fagioli
If you've ever tried Olive Garden's signature pasta e fagioli recipe, you know how warm, comforting, and delicious it is! It's chock full of sausage, pasta, beans, and veggies (green beans included), all in a rich tomato broth.
10. Chicken Noodle Soup
Green beans make an excellent addition to chicken noodle soup if you're looking to bulk it up a little bit. Just toss the canned green beans in about 10 minutes before your soup is ready to heat them through.
11. Hamburger Pie Casserole
Hamburger pie casserole is a one-dish dinner, meaning you won't need any side dishes! It features seasoned ground beef, green beans, onion, and cheese baked in a rich tomato sauce with a creamy garlic mashed potato topping!
12. Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Green beans are right at home on a Thanksgiving plate next to the stuffing, and they taste just as amazing when baked together in a casserole! This recipe calls for frozen mixed vegetables, but you can definitely toss in some rinsed canned green beans, too.
13. Ritz Chicken Casserole
This creamy, cheesy chicken casserole with a crunchy Ritz cracker topping is a family-favorite recipe that is great with added green beans! Best of all, it's on the table and ready to eat in just about 30 minutes.
💭 Tips For Cooking With Canned Green Beans
When using canned green beans, there are a few things you'll need to do that don't always apply to fresh or frozen green beans. Here are a few tips to help you get the best results when cooking with canned green beans:
- Drain and Rinse: Before using canned green beans, you should dump them in a colander and rinse them with cool, running water. This removes up to 41% of the excess sodium!
- Seasoning: Season your green beans with salt and pepper to taste. For added flavor, try other seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!
- Cooking Time: Canned green beans are already cooked, so they don't need much time to heat through. Cooking them for 5-10 minutes is usually sufficient. Overcooking canned green beans can make them mushy.
- Add Freshness: Ingredients like chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, or a squeeze of lemon juice add freshness and flavor to canned green beans.
- Casserole: Canned green beans are perfect for casseroles! They are already tender, so all you have to do is toss them in the mix.
Overall, canned green beans are a versatile and delicious ingredient that is beneficial to keep on hand. Let me know about your favorite ways to use canned green beans in the comments below!
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📋 Recipe
Best Canned Green Bean Recipes: Campbell's Green Bean Casserole (+More Tasty Ideas!)
Ingredients
- 2⅔ cups fried onions (divided into 2 equal portions)
- 56 oz green beans (drained)
- 21.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- To begin, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, add half of your fried onions, green beans, cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well-distributed.2⅔ cups fried onions, 56 oz green beans, 21.5 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 2 teaspoon soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pour the mixture into your prepared 3-quart casserole dish. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and stir it. Then, sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top.2⅔ cups fried onions
- Place the casserole back into the oven and bake it for 5 more minutes. Remove from the oven when done and serve while warm.
Equipment You May Need
Notes
- For this recipe, you can use two 28-ounce cans of green beans.
- 21.5 ounces is equivalent to two 10.75-ounce cans of Cambell's cream of mushroom soup (or the reduced-fat version).
- If using fresh green beans, trim the green beans and cut them in half then add to a pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Immediately drain the blanched green beans and transfer them into a bowl of iced water. Drain them again and use them as directed in the recipe.
- To store: Keep your green bean casserole covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Prepare your casserole as directed, but do not bake it yet (or add on the topping). Cover the casserole and store it in the freezer. When ready, bake it from frozen, and add the topping after it has been in the oven for 20 minutes. *The green bean casserole will need to be baked longer due to being frozen.
- To reheat: For small, individual portions, you can reheat your casserole in the microwave. Alternatively, you can put it back in the oven until heated to your liking.
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