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Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux: #SundaySupper

Our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners weren’t complete without the green bean casserole that was all the rage in the ’70′s. You might remember it: green beans swamped with cream of mushroom soup and topped with French fried onion rings. I think it graced every table at one or another in that decade.

I can still remember the first time I had it. I wasn’t sure I would like it; in fact I was pretty convinced I wouldn’t. I didn’t like mushrooms, so I didn’t see how I could. But my mother spooned some on my plate next to my pile of mashed potatoes and turkey and insisted that I eat just two or three bites. After shoving it around my plate, trying to hide it under the potatoes, I caught my mother’s unwavering stern look and resentfully tried a very small bite. The look of surprise must have shown on my face, because I saw my mom smile. It was good. Really, really good. And after that, I always made sure it was on the holiday menu.

That was a long time ago, and her recipe is long gone. But when I saw that this week’s theme was retro recipes from the ’70′s, it was my first thought. Well that and the tuna fish casserole my mom made with a crumbled potato chip topping – another ’70′s classic. I could have recreated it, the recipe is easily found on the internet, but just as foods have changed over the years, so has my diet. Well, mostly. I’m still not overly fond of mushrooms, but tossed with greens beans in lemon and olive oil and then roasted suits me so much better these days than all the cream. So this redux takes all the cream out, but leaves everything else intact. Hope you enjoy it!

Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux

by Susan Pridmore

Serves 4 – 6 people

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound trimmed green beans
2 cups thickly sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 – 3/4 cup crumbled French fried onion rings
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the beans and mushrooms in a large bowl.

Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and dried thyme, and pour over the beans and mushrooms. Toss with your hands until the vegetables are thoroughly coated.

Spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the French fried onion ring crumbles and Parmesan cheese evenly over the roasted vegetables. Roast for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.

Serve warm.

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CCU January 20, 2013 at 1:55 am #

Mmmm this is one of the most flavoursome casseroles ever

Cheers
CCU
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 9:35 am #
  
  Thanks CCU!
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Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb January 20, 2013 at 5:55 am #
Hi Susan!

Sounds like your mum new how to tackle your food habits. I think green beans, mashed potato and some poultry is one of the best food combinations ever! By the way love that you added thyme in your green bean casserole.

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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 9:39 am #
  
  Thanks Helene! My mom was no fool. I agree, this is a wonderful meal combination
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apuginthekitchen January 20, 2013 at 7:30 am #

I like your take on a green bean casserole, I think we must have been the only family stateside that didn’t have it, my Mom never made it. I made it once myself and thought it was good but I like your version much better. I just got some haricot vert and mushrooms and will make it today.
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 9:43 am #
  
  Maybe it was a mid-western thing, because it was everywhere in our town it seemed. Hope you enjoy this much healthier version!!
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  - apuginthekitchen January 20, 2013 at 9:51 am #
    
    No I think it was everywhere, we had Italian food for Thanksgiving, my Mom always made a capon, dressing and sweet potatoes but the other fixings were never on our table. I never even tasted a pumpkin pie until I left home.
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    - The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:00 am #
      
      That’s amazing that you hadn’t had pumpkin pie growing up, but you were likely far ahead of the rest of us on authentic Italian food instead of the Chef-Boy-ar-dee stuff I grew up on
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      - apuginthekitchen January 20, 2013 at 10:04 am #
        
        My Mom tried making dishes that were American classics and my Dad snubbed them so she gave up. Mom was a wonderful Italian cook, everything home made including the pasta it was great but we ate it so often we really looked forward to eating out and trying different foods.
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Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers January 20, 2013 at 7:45 am #

This is the best bean casserole I have ever seen! Yummy!
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Jen @JuanitasCocina January 20, 2013 at 7:59 am #

Now THIS is one that I would actually eat!
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 9:45 am #
  
  LOL! Yes, our food tastes have certainly changed over the years. Thirty years ago I would have looked at this and said boooooorrr-ing.
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Sherron@SimplyGourmet January 20, 2013 at 8:34 am #

I love this! I am going to pin this and make it for our next big gathering. Thanks for sharing your version of green bean casserole.
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 9:51 am #
  
  Thanks Sherron! I hope you like it! Your ambrosia salad looks wonderful!!
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Katie January 20, 2013 at 9:44 am #
I was never a huge fan of green bean casserole simply because of the mushy texture. HOWEVER, this version you’ve created sounds amazing! I love that you roasted everything and lightened it up. Awesome!
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 9:52 am #
  
  Thanks Katie! Now it would honestly just turn my stomach with all the creamy stuff. It funny how our tastes do change through life
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Tara January 20, 2013 at 10:29 am #

What a brilliant recipe. I can’t bring myself to make the old green bean casserole anymore, even though it is so delish. I love this take on it!!
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:05 pm #
  
  Thanks Tara! I know what you mean
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Heather @girlichef January 20, 2013 at 10:55 am #
I may be one of the rare individuals who still loves the classic green bean casserole – but I know I’d love this awesome update, too. It looks so darn delicious!
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:05 pm #
  
  Thanks Heather!
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Soni January 20, 2013 at 11:29 am #

I love this version of the green bean casserole and not at all surprised that you loved it I love mushrooms too and the thyme sounds really good!Lovely flavororful dish

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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:06 pm #
  
  Thanks so much Soni!
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Amy January 20, 2013 at 11:34 am #

I actually love the ole green bean casserole, but am really loving your distilled version of it! I’m trying this soon!

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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:07 pm #
  
  Thanks Amy – I hope you like it if you try it. It’s so easy
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Sarah January 20, 2013 at 11:39 am #

That is the best version of that casserole I’ve ever seen!
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:09 pm #
  
  Thanks Sarah!
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Wendy January 20, 2013 at 12:13 pm #

I have to admit that I love the version on the can of French’s onions. That said, this looks FABULOUS and so much healthier! I’m putting this on the list for our Easter lunch…my family will love it.
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:12 pm #
  
  I hope you enjoy it, Wendy! Thanks so much.
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TasteFood January 20, 2013 at 1:10 pm #

This is a great re-invention, Susan. Those fried onion rings are a favorite in our house.
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:15 pm #
  
  Thanks Lynda! They’re really versatile little things
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Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) January 20, 2013 at 1:24 pm #
YUM! Love the fresher and lighter version of this recipe! Roasted veggies are one of my favorites.
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:16 pm #
  
  Thanks Karen! I love, love, love your broccoli salad!
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Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts January 20, 2013 at 1:25 pm #

I love green bean casserole! We made it from scratch instead of the canned soup – but this is even better!
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:19 pm #
  
  Thanks Erin – your’s must have been so good. My mom used a lot of what we now call processed foods. But we thought is was great at the time.
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Liz January 20, 2013 at 1:49 pm #

What a delicious twist on the green bean casserole! I like it SO much better!!!

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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:22 pm #
  
  Thanks Liz! And I love your individual Baked Alaskas!
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Paula @ Vintage Kitchen January 20, 2013 at 2:51 pm #

This is definitely the way to eat it green beans today Susan. Just wonderful! With so many great fresh ingredients around I feel funny opening too many cans. Have a great week!
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- The Wimpy Vegetarian January 20, 2013 at 10:26 pm #
  
  I know, Paula! It just doesn’t feel right, and it usually doesn’t taste the same either now that I’m so used to cooking fresh vegetables. You have a great week too!!
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Emily @ Life on Food January 20, 2013 at 4:57 pm #

I love this redo. The traditional is a staples for my family at Thanksgiving but it grosses me out. This sounds and looks amazing!
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Cass @foodmyfriend January 20, 2013 at 5:43 pm #

This looks so good. I love beans I usually just eat them raw for a snack but love what you are doing here. I have nominated you for a blog award.. come check it out
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mjskit January 20, 2013 at 8:15 pm #

Well, this is perfect! I love green bean casserole, but all of the cream and cheese does take it over the top calorie wise. I love what you’ve done with it. Very healthy but still quite delicious!
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EA-The Spicy RD January 20, 2013 at 9:30 pm #
We were more of a jello salad kind of family, than a green bean casserole family, so I’m not sure I’ve ever had this classic dish (but I sure have enjoyed my fair share of tuna noodle casseroles . Love your healthier version-classic recipes are so inch fun!

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Conni Smith January 20, 2013 at 10:49 pm #
Wow! I LOVE your version of this! So fresh and flavorful!
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The Ninja Baker January 21, 2013 at 1:19 am #
Your green bean casserole does look great, Susan. Looking forward to seeing the smiles on the faces of my loved ones’ faces, too =)

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Jennie @themessybakerblog January 21, 2013 at 5:20 am #

Susan, this looks amazing…way better than the original version with all of that gelatinous canned soup. Yummo!

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Laura Hunter | Small Wallet Big Appetite January 22, 2013 at 1:20 am #

What a great healthier twist to this dish. Love it
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Renee January 22, 2013 at 11:18 am #

I would eat this any day! Oh how I love roasted green beans. So much better and also with the parmesan cheese. Yum!
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Julia | JuliasAlbum.com January 22, 2013 at 5:11 pm #

What a beautiful dish! I love roasted beans!
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Bea January 22, 2013 at 8:57 pm #
This sounds simply fantastic!!!! I would eat this anytime
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Donna January 22, 2013 at 10:53 pm #

Nice take on the green bean casserole! I like the cheese in particular.
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Food jaunts January 23, 2013 at 10:24 am #

What a fantastic dish. I tend to avoid the heavy green bean casseroles, but this looks like a great twist on the classic and one I could really get behind.

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Nancy @ gottagetbaked January 23, 2013 at 3:54 pm #
Susan, I love this modern take on green bean casserole. I could gobble up that entire tasty tray of roasted veggie goodness. And your mom’s potato chip topping for her tuna fish casserole sounds divine.
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Hezzi-D January 25, 2013 at 6:31 pm #

Your updated green bean casserole sounds so much better then the old school one. YUM!

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Faye Leong January 26, 2013 at 9:06 am #

Love the cheese in this green bean casserole! Great recipe!
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Amanda @ MarocMama January 27, 2013 at 4:42 pm #
This is the best looking green bean casserole I’ve ever seen!

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Welcome!

I'm Susan, thank you for visiting my food blog! I enrolled in culinary school after many years in business as a gift to myself to follow my heart and create a life around food. I've now fallen in love with writing and photography as well, and am thoroughly enjoying this new life I'm still creating.

Inspired by the book "In Defense of Food", I began infusing more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains into my everyday diet. Meat and fish will never be completely gone from my diet, but they're no longer the main event on my plate. On the other hand, my husband is a determined carnivore, creating a challenge for me to create dishes that will entice him. Whether you're vegetarian, or just wanting to eat less meat, I hope you'll find inspiration here to try something new to add to your own table.

Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux: #SundaySupper