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Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

Diana Rattray
Upgrade your Thanksgiving menu with this Instant Pot green bean casserole recipe. It's quick, tasty, and hassle-free!
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 147
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Other Time12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds green beans, about 6 cups trimmed and cut
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt, or to taste
  • ¼ tsp pepper, or to taste
  • 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup French fried onions

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Instructions

  • Have the ingredients measured and at hand.
    Instant Pot green bean casserole ingredients.
  • Wash and trim the green beans, then cut them into 2- to 3-inch lengths or as desired.
    1 1/2 pounds green beans
    Green bean preparation.
  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté and heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
    2 tsp olive oil | 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots | 2 cloves garlic
    Saute the aromatics in the instant pot.
  • Add the green beans, chicken stock or vegetable broth, salt, and pepper to the pot.
    1 cup low sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth | 1/2 tsp Kosher salt | 1/4 tsp pepper
    Add the green beans.
  • Place the lid on the pot, lock it in place, and ensure the vent is in the sealing position. Choose the manual/pressure-cook setting and high pressure, then set the time to 4 minutes. When the time is up, release the pressure.
    Instant Pot prep.
  • Strain the liquids into a bowl and return the solids to the pot. Add the cream of mushroom soup, cheese, and 1/2 cup of the French-fried onions to the green beans, stirring gently to combine, and add some reserved liquid if the mixture is too thick. Choose the sauté setting and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
    1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of mushroom soup | 1 cup cheddar cheese | ½ cup French fried onions
    Add the soup and cheese to the instant pot.
  • Transfer the green bean mixture to a serving dish and top with the remaining French-fried onions.
    ½ cup French fried onions
    serving of instant pot green bean casserole.
    • Optional Baking Instructions: For a crunchier finish, transfer the filling to a greased baking dish and top it with French-fried onions. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 334mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 973IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 182mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword casseroles, comfort food, green beans, instant pot, thanksgiving
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