Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole isn’t just a Thanksgiving side dish in my house. We like the recipe so much we make it year round. Many versions of this recipe favorite are not gluten free, but this version uses gluten free ingredients and is just as good (or better) as the gluten full casserole you remember.
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
Green Bean Casserole is definitely something my wife missed when she went gluten free. This Campbell’s classic side dish usually seen at Thanksgiving was on the sidelines for a while at our house.
Not anymore. A few ingredient swaps and improvements make this recipe a favorite again. Here’s how to make it and keep it gluten free.
Where to Find the Gluten Free Ingredients for the Casserole
The gluten full ingredients in the original recipe are the Cream of Mushroom Soup and the Fried Onions. Here’s how to get rid of the gluten from the classic and make it your own.
Where to Find Gluten Free Fried Onions
Locating gluten free fried onions is challenging, depending on the time of year. I usually find them at stores like Aldi’s and Sprouts around the holidays without any problems and stock up on a couple cans.
If you have trouble finding the onions in the store here are some other ways to get that crunchy goodness.
Find Them Online – Like everything else, gluten free ingredients are easily available online. You can find Gluten Free French fried Onions HERE.
Make Your Own – Fried Shallots are similar to onions and would work well with this recipe. They’re easy to make at home. Find my easy recipe for my Fried Shallots HERE.
Use Lays Funyuns – Full disclaimer, We are not a celiac family but my wife has a high intolerance for gluten. Funyuns are NOT MARKED Gluten Free by Frito Lay but they contain not gluten ingredients in the US and my wife does not have issues when eating these. These may be a good option for that flavor and crunch the casserole has. To learn more about the ingredients in Funyuns click HERE. You can find Funyuns online HERE.
Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soup is the ingredient containing gluten in the Campbell’s version. These are two easy options for gluten free cream of mushroom soup.
Make Your Own – I love making my own Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup. It’s easy to make, inexpensive, and freezable. Click HERE for the recipe.
Buy it in Stores – Wal-Mart has a canned gluten free Cream of Mushroom Soup that is usually found in their gluten free section. It is around 1.50 a can which is very affordable for a gluten free soup.
Finding gluten free Cream of Mushroom Soup online is a third option but I find it easier to make my own or pick up a can when I see it in the store.
How to Make Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole Ahead of Time
Get ahead on the cooking and make this a day or two before you eat it. Here are the steps to make the Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole ahead of time.
- Prepare the casserole and put it in the prepared casserole dish.
- Cool, cover and refrigerate.
- On cooking day, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and uncover while the oven preheats.
- Proceed with baking instructions adding a few minutes to the cook time if needed because of the casserole being chilled.
- After the casserole has heated through, top casserole with cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
I hope you like this recipe as much as my family does. Don’t worry about those in your family that eat gluten. They’re going to enjoy this as well. Make this today. Your family will thank you.
Other Gluten Free Side Dishes
Are you Looking for other Gluten Free side dishes? Check out these below.
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole – This delicious Cracker Barrel side dish you love is easy to make gluten free. Check out the recipe HERE.
Sautéed Mushrooms and Green Beans with Garlic – An easy and flavorful veggie side dish my wife and I love! Click HERE for the recipe
Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad – Get more greens into your diet with this salad full of crunch! Learn more HERE.
Chickpea Salad with Black Beans and Feta – There’s plenty of healthy protein in this salad to help keep you full. This RECIPE is good for a side dish or as a light lunch.
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs Unsalted Butter
- 1 Small Onion, Diced. ½ to ¾ cup total
- 8 oz. White Button Mushrooms, Sliced
- 16 oz. Cut Frozen Green Beans, Thawed
- 1 10.5 oz. Can Gluten Free Cream of Mushroom Soup or make my easy homemade version in the notes below.
- 3 oz. Gluten Free French Fried Onions
- 1 ½ Cups Shredded Cheese Blend, Divided
- ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp. Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Heat Butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the mushrooms begin to brown.
- Add the diced onion and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the onions begin to soften.
- Once the onions have begun to soften, add the thawed green beans and cook for a minute or two to evaporate some of the water.
- Stir in the condensed soup, fried onions, ½ cup shredded cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly.
- Put mixture in prepared casserole dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, remove from oven, top the casserole with the remaining cup of cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
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Notes
- Prepare the casserole and put it in the prepared casserole dish.
- Cool, cover and refrigerate.
- On cooking day, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and uncover while the oven preheats.
- Proceed with baking instructions adding a few minutes to the cook time if needed because of the casserole being chilled.
- After the casserole has heated through, top casserole with cheese and bake an additional 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
