No Ordinary Green Bean Casserole

Try our favorite best green bean casserole recipe for Thanksgiving.
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No creamy soup and wilty onions here: Tyler's green bean casserole tops the veg with herb- and Parmesan-coated croutons and mixed fresh mushrooms in lieu of the canned stuff. Trust us: There's a reason it's our most-popular green bean casserole recipe.

Daisy Martinez- Haricots Verts with Rosemary

Daisy Martinez- Haricots Verts with Rosemary

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Adrian Mueller, 2012, Adrian Mueller / AMueller.com, Cooking Channel, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

If you prefer something a little lighter, try these rosemary green beans which are surprisingly flavorful thanks to the fragrant herb and a lemon-infused olive oil dressing.

Want more? Try one of our top 15 green bean recipes for your Thanksgiving feast — or any weeknight dinner. It's easy eating green.

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