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The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole Recipe: Chef Joe Muscarello’s Thanksgiving Version

Google’s 2025 Thanksgiving search data put green bean casserole at the top of the U.S. list of trending Thanksgiving recipes, ahead of cranberry sauce, stuffing, pecan pie, and corn casserole.

But there’s a problem.

A dish this popular deserves better than a can opener.

My version keeps everything people love about green bean casserole—creamy sauce, tender green beans, crispy topping—but replaces the shortcuts with fresh ingredients and chef-level technique.

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