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Golden baked casserole with turkey, green beans, and crispy onion topping on a holiday table.

Best Thanksgiving Green Bean & Turkey Casserole Recipe


  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

A creamy, flavorful casserole combining tender green beans and savory turkey in a rich sauce topped with crispy onions. This easy bake is perfect as a comforting side or hearty main for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ cup chicken or turkey broth
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1½ cups crispy fried onions

  • Instructions

    1. preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish

    2. blanch fresh green beans in boiling water for 4–5 minutes, then drain and set aside

    3. melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and whisk in flour, cooking for about 1 minute

    4. gradually whisk in milk and broth until the sauce thickens

    5. stir in cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and simmer for 2–3 minutes

    6. fold in turkey and green beans, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish

    7. sprinkle cheese if using and half of the crispy fried onions over the filling

    8. top with the remaining fried onions and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling

    9. let rest for 5 minutes before serving to set the sauce

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: side dish
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup

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