Green Bean and Potato Casserole

This Green Bean and Potato Casserole is a simple and delicious way to serve green beans. The potatoes add a bit of creaminess and the casserole is topped with a crispy, cheesy topping. It’s the perfect side dish for any meal!

Green Bean and Potato Casserole in white baking pan red and white napkin

School is starting back soon and that means it’s time to find some easy and hearty recipes that our families will enjoy. This casserole is just what you are looking for. It’s full of delicious comfort food flavors.

If you are looking for an easy and delicious way to serve green beans, look no further than this Green Bean and Potato Casserole.

Green Bean and Potatoes on a white plate casserole in background

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • This green bean casserole is easy to make and only requires simple ingredients.
  • It is also hearty and filling and topped with a delicious cheesy topping making it perfect for cold nights.
  • And it is perfect for a weeknight meal but it will also look amazing on your holiday table.
  • It will quickly become a family favorite main dish.

🛒Ingredients

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This green beans recipe is simple to make, and it only requires a few ingredients that you may already have on hand. So, gather these ingredients and get ready to enjoy a simple meal that your entire family will love.

  • diced red potatoes
  • butter
  • green beans
  • cooked bacon, chopped
  • shredded cheddar cheese, separated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

See the recipe card below for quantities.

bacon on cutting board

🔪 How to Make Green Bean and Potato Casserole

Making this casserole recipe is super easy. Follow the steps below and enjoy a hearty comfort food meal in no time at all.

Step 1: Spray the casserole dish, and preheat the oven 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a casserole dish by greasing with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Boil potatoes

Boil diced red potatoes until tender.

Step 3: Strain the potatoes and add them to the casserole dish

Strain potatoes and place them in the greased casserole dish.

Step 4: Coat the potatoes in butter, salt, and black pepper

Add butter, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the potatoes.

Step 5: Add green beans, bacon, and cheddar cheese

Add green beans, chopped bacon, and one cup of shredded cheese.

bacon, green beans, potatoes in white pan

Step 6: Mix together

Stir to combine.

Step 7: Top the mixture with the remaining cheese

Top the mixture with the remaining cheese.

Green Bean and Potato Casserole in white pan before baking

Step 8: Bake until the cheese is melted

Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and beans are cooked through.

📝Variations

Do you want to change up this green bean potato casserole recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!

  • Spicy – add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for a little bit of heat.
  • Cheesy – add more cheese, or try a different variety of cheese.
  • Bacon – leave the bacon out if you want a vegetarian option, or try using turkey bacon.
  • Toppings – you can increase the flavor in this casserole by topping it with fried onions for extra crunch.
  • Sausage – Add some delicious sausage to make this a complete meal. I like to use chicken sausage or smoked sausage to make this green beans and potatoes recipe.

If you love cheesy potato casserole recipes like this one, then next time try this Cheesy Kielbasa Hash Brown casserole.

🥄 Equipment

You only need a handful of kitchen tools to help you make this tasty family-friendly recipe.

  • 9×13 baking dish
  • large pot or dutch oven
  • strainer
  • measuring spoon
Green Bean and Potatoes on a white plate casserole in background

🥫 Storage

This recipe for green bean and potato casserole can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat it in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave leftovers for one to two minutes until warm.

If you want to freeze this casserole, do so before baking. Cover tightly and store in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat it, thaw overnight in the fridge and then bake as directed.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips to help you make this original recipe perfectly:

  • Be sure to boil the potatoes until they’re nice and tender. You don’t want them to be too hard or they won’t cook through when you bake the casserole.
  • If you want extra crunch, top the casserole with fried onions before baking.
  • For a bit of spice, add chili pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the recipe.
  • Be sure to spray your casserole dish well so that cleaning up is a snap.
  • You could increase the flavor of this dish by adding Italian seasoning, or a dash of cajun seasoning blend.
pan of green bean potato bake

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this comforting casserole recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions about this hearty dinner recipe.

What can I add to green beans to make more flavor?

There are a few things that you can add to green beans to give them more flavor. Try adding bacon, garlic, or onions.

Can I use frozen green beans in this recipe?

Yes, you can use frozen green beans in this recipe. Make sure to thaw them before adding them to the casserole.

Should I use cooked bacon?

Yes, you need to use cooked chopped bacon for this recipe.

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Green Bean and Potato Casserole in a white pan red and white napkin
Green Bean and Potato Casserole in white baking pan red and white napkin

Green Bean and Potato Casserole

This Green Bean and Potato Casserole is a simple and delicious way to serve green beans. The potatoes add a bit of creaminess and the casserole is topped with a crispy, cheesy topping. It's the perfect side dish for any meal!
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Rob

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking dish
  • large pot or dutch oven
  • strainer
  • measuring spoon

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced red potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 can green beans
  • 6 strips cooked bacon chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese separated
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare a casserole dish by greasing with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Boil diced red potatoes until tender.
  • Strain potatoes and place them in the greased casserole dish.
  • Add butter, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the potatoes.
  • Add green beans, chopped bacon, and one cup shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Top the mixture with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and beans are cooked through

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1mg

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