These Thanksgiving green bean recipes turn fresh green beans into festive side dishes for the holiday dinner. They have more flavor, texture, and seasonal flair while staying easy to make.
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You'll find creamy bakes, herb-roasted options, glazed skillets, and cheesy toppings that feel special for the occasion. Of course, the simpler classics still taste great on Thanksgiving too. You can find those in our easy green bean recipes roundup.
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
Right at home on a Thanksgiving menu, this casserole starts with tender fresh green beans, a creamy sauce, smoky bacon and finishes with crispy onions.
Cheesy Green Bean Casserole in a Skillet
By cooking everything together in a skillet, this cheesy casserole has fresh green beans, cream of mushroom soup topped with Swiss cheese!
Roasted Green Beans with Cremini Mushroom Sauce
Totally worth a place on a special dinner menu, these roasted green beans come with a silky cremini mushroom sauce.
Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
This recipe pairs roasted green beans with sweet, golden shallots cooked until deeply caramelized.
Green Bean Pasta Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash, Pecans, and Cranberries
Perfect for adding color to the Thanksgiving menu: Crisp green beans, roasted butternut squash, pecans, and dried cranberries.
Maple Dijon Green Beans with Bacon, Candied Pecans and Goat Cheese
Step back from familiar green bean preparations with maple Dijon dressing, smoky bacon, candied pecans, and tangy goat cheese. Both sweet and savory!
Green Bean Bundles
Promising an elegant presentation, these green bean bundles turn fresh beans into neatly arranged portions wrapped with bacon.
Cheesy Crispy Baked Green Beans
Serve these baked green beans when you’re craving a side with a golden, crunchy topping of Panko and cheese mixture.
Brown Sugar Bacon Green Beans
The smoky bacon balances the caramel-like sweetness for a hearty accompaniment. Unparalleled for fans of anything sweet and savory!
Sautéed French Green Beans with Parmesan and Pine Nuts
Get tender French green beans, nutty Parmesan, and toasted pine nuts in every serving of this sautéed recipe.
Black Garlic and Miso Green Beans
Discover deep umami-ness from miso that gives the beans a bold, rich profile that makes this recipe an interesting choice for a Thanksgiving spread.
Maple Mustard Green Beans with Pomegranate and Goat Cheese
Again, the combination of sweet maple, tangy mustard, juicy pomegranate, and creamy goat cheese proves how much depth fresh green beans can carry. The colorful toppings also make this recipe stand out on a festive platter.
Browned Butter Cranberry Green Beans
You can bring classic holiday flavors to the vegetable course with nutty browned butter and tart cranberries. The cranberries add pops of color and brightness to the tender green beans.
Green Bean Salad with Olives and Feta
Win over guests who enjoy bright, Mediterranean-inspired flavors with this green bean salad with a zippy lemon and garlic dressing, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese!
Green Bean Sauté with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
No need for an elaborate preparation to add plenty of appeal to green beans. Sun-dried tomatoes add concentrated tomato flavor while toasted pine nuts bring crunch to the sautéed beans.
Green Bean Casserole Bites
Simple and fun to serve, these green bean casserole bites turn a familiar Thanksgiving favorite into individual portions. They’re easy to pick up and make a playful option for a holiday gathering.
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