Warm and cozy, Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole is a Holiday recipe tradition. Topped with French Fried Onions, this is a must have recipe on the Thanksgiving dinner table. And the best part... this recipe does not use cream of mushroom soup. It's delicious made from scratch sauce is fantastic and a crowd pleaser.
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Make this recipe with fresh green beans or frozen green beans for tasty results that everyone loves. Using the Instant Pot electric Pressure Cooker on high pressure will cook up this timeless classic in no time.
To crisp the top and heat the french fried onions pour into baking dish and place under broiler for 1 to 2 minutes. It's just that simple.
Green bean casserole recipes are all very similar but I have a few tips and tricks so you can enjoy this side dish classic recipe.
Shopping List
Green Beans: Frozen French Green Beans or Fresh are perfect
Cream Sauce: Heavy Whipping Cream, Cream Cheese, Chicken Broth, Butter
Vegetables: Shallot, Mushrooms and Garlic
Additional Ingredients: Cooked Bacon Crumbles and Parmesan Cheese
How to make Green Bean Casserole Instant Pot
Gather all the ingredients needed along with a baking dish. See additional notes for making recipe with fresh green beans in recipe card.
Set Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to Saute and wait for the front panel to read "Hot". Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add diced mushrooms and diced shallot.
Saute until mushrooms and shallot are tender and add minced garlic. Deglaze Instant Pot so you do not get a burn notice by adding broth. Use a Flat wooden spoon to scrape any stuck bits off the bottom.
Add frozen green beans, and remaining butter. Pour heavy cream on top and place cream cheese on top.
Set Pressure Cooker to 3 Minutes on High Pressure. Release the pressure with a quick release and open lid. Stir green beans with softened cream cheese. Add crumbled bacon and stir to combine.
Sprinkle parmesan cheese and stir. This gives flavor as well as will thicken sauce. Salt and Pepper to taste.
Pour casserole into a baking dish and top with French Fried Onions. Place in oven under broiler for 1-2 minutes or until crispy. These will cook quickly. Stay by oven and watch.
Green Bean Casserole using Fresh Green Beans in Instant Pot
Wash and remove strings from Green Beans by snipping ends and pulling string down edges. Cut green beans into bite size pieces about 2-3inches in length.
Follow directions except cook for 5 minutes. Quick release pressure and follow remaining directions.
Why is my green bean casserole runny?
Initially when making Green Bean Casserole in the Instant Pot the sauce can appear runny. Allowing the casserole to cool will help thicken the sauce along with adding Parmesan Cheese to help thicken sauce.
Can you Freeze Green Bean Casserole?
Leftover Green Bean Casserole can be frozen for up to 6 months when tightly sealed.
How long does Green Bean Casserole stay good in refrigerator?
Green Bean Casserole will stay good when properly stored in refrigerator for about 4 days. Reheat single servings using the microwave.
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Thanksgiving Holiday Dinner Recipe Ideas
When planning a large meal it's always important to make sure you have enough food and a variety of side dishes. I'm here to help with some of my favorites. A delicious Instant Pot Sweet Mashed Potatoes recipe is always welcome on the table. Dress it up with toasted marshmallows and cinnamon for a holiday treat.
Skillet Corn tastes sweet and is creamy through and through. Always a favorite recipe if you ask me. But a new favorite has to be Sourdough Stuffing made with fresh herbs. Oh it's good.
I also have a favorite Instant Pot Ham recipe that can be made with a sweet honey glaze or a delicious mustard glaze too.
Let's not forget pies! Here are all my pies found in one place to make it easy just for you. What is YOUR Favorite? I love pecan, sour cream lemon, and Peanut Butter Chocolate no bake pie. Delish!
Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Green Beans - Frozen
- 1 Shallot - Diced
- 4 ounces Mushrooms - Diced
- ½ Cup Butter - Divided
- ½ Cup Heavy Cream
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese
- ¼ Cup Chicken Broth
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- ⅓ Cup Bacon Crumbles
- 1 ½ Cup French Fried Onions
- Salt and Pepper - To Taste
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker to Saute and wait for the front panel to read “Hot”. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and add diced mushrooms and diced shallot.
- Saute until mushrooms and shallot are tender and add minced garlic. Deglaze Instant Pot so you do not get a burn notice by adding broth. Use a Flat wooden spoon to scrape any stuck bits off the bottom.
- Add frozen green beans, and remaining butter. Pour heavy cream on top and place cream cheese on top.
- Set Pressure Cooker to 3 Minutes on High Pressure. Release the pressure with a quick release and open lid.
- Stir green beans with softened cream cheese. Add crumbled bacon and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese and stir. This gives flavor as well as will thicken sauce. Salt and Pepper to taste.
- Pour casserole into a baking dish and top with French Fried Onions. Place in oven under broiler for 1-2 minutes or until crispy. These will cook quickly. Stay by oven and watch.
Nutrition Disclaimer
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Cathi
Very tasty dish, love the ease of using the instant pot with fantastic results while cooking the turkey in the oven and all of the other side dishes on the stove top.
Debbie L.
Made this for our Thanksgiving dinner and it was a big hit! Will definitely be making again 🥰
Brenda Summers
This was delicious! The instructions call for minced garlic but I didn’t see that in the ingredients so I guessed at the amount of garlic. I made half the recipe to see if I would want it for Thanksgiving and I will definitely be making a triple recipe for next Thursday! Thank you for this recipe!