This gluten-free green bean casserole tastes like the real deal stuff you remember and loved every Thanksgiving. The homemade fried onions take it to another amazing level and only take a few minutes to make!
Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole has always been one of my all time favorite Thanksgiving day foods. It is as classic as our gluten-free turkey and gluten-free crescent rolls and as delicious too!
I personally love that with this recipe, you don’t have to forfeit those crispy, crunchy fried onions just because you are avoiding gluten.
I recommend making a big batch and saving some for toppings burgers with!
What to serve with green bean casserole
Our creamy gluten-free mashed potatoes and gluten-free gravy are always a hit when served up with this green bean casserole and our apple sausage gluten-free stuffing!
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This sugar free pecan pie from All Day I Dream About Food and these simple roasted parsnips from Healthy Seasonal Recipes both look like something worth trying too!
Our gluten-free cinnamon rolls may not be one of our traditional gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes but they sure are great on Christmas morning. For dinner it is also great with roasted pork loin.
Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup
Most cream of chicken soups are not gluten-free. If you want to buy one from the store, Pacific gluten-free cream of chicken soup is the best option.
If you are wanting to make a batch of homemade gluten-free cream of chicken soup, we have a great recipe that is wonderful in recipes like this and our gluten-free tater tot casserole as well as on its own.
How to make gluten-free fried onions
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To make the fried onions, begin by slicing onions into thin rings, place them in a bowl and cover with milk to soak for 5 minutes
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Combine flours, Real salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in another bowl
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep fryer
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Remove a few onion rings from milk and shake excess liquid
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Toss in the bowl of flour mixture until covered completely
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Shake excess flour then place in the basket of your deep fryer
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Fry in oil 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and place on a paper towel lined plate
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Continue until all onions are cooked
How to make gluten-free green bean casserole
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For the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- Make the gluten-free fried onions following the instructions above or below
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In a 8×8 pan, combine green beans, gluten-free cream of mushroom soup, gluten-free soy sauce, Real salt, pepper
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Add 2/3 c. gluten-free fried onions in a casserole dish
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Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees
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Sprinkle with remaining fried onions and bake 5 more minutes
Tips for making your green bean casserole the BEST…
- Don’t use purple onions when making fried onions as they turn out a bit dark and unpleasant looking. Stick with white or yellow.
- Prepare the homemade fried onions up to three days in advance to save yourself time on Thanksgiving. Be sure to let them fully cool before storing them in an airtight container or ziplock bag.
- Use Pacific brand cream of mushroom or chicken soup as it is gluten-free and not too think in consistency.
- Be sure to season both the fried onions batter and the casserole itself with a bit of cracked black pepper. It adds a great depth of flavor!
Fresh or Canned Green Beans?
You may wonder why I use canned green beans instead of fresh. The truth is that I love a classic green bean casserole and the fresh just don’t give it that same flavor that grandma’s did.
What can I say, I am a very nostalgic person. If you like fresh, most certainly feel free to use them.
No matter which you choose, one thing is certain. Everyone will love this dish! I dare you not to eat all those homemade fried onions before you get them into the casserole.
If you love this, you are going to love our other Thanksgiving ideas…
*Kiddos love themed things like the above turkey shaped pancake with apple feathers. This will get them in the spirit and keep their little tummies full, if they aren’t too keen on eating the other appetizers (although there are some delicious one, just saying.
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Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole w/ Homemade Fried Onions
Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten-free cream of chicken soup (cream of mushroom works as well)
- 1 tsp. gluten-free soy sauce
- 4 cans of green beans
- dash of Real Salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 1 1/3 c. gluten-free fried onions
- 2 large onions
- 1 1/2 c. gluten-free all-purpose flour blend OR 1/2 c. brown rice flour, 1/2 c. tapioca starch, 1/2 C white rice flour
- 1/2 tsp. Real Salt
- 1/4 tsp. cracked black pepper
- 2 C 2% or whole milk
- Deep fryer filled with oil
Instructions
- To make the fried onions, begin by slicing onions into thin rings
- Place the onions in a bowl and cover with milk to soak for 5 minutes
- Combine flours, Real salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in another bowl
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep fryer
- Remove a few onion rings from milk and shake excess liquid
- Toss in the bowl of flour mixture until covered completely
- Shake excess flour then place in the basket of your deep fryer
- Fry in oil 3-4 minutes or until golden brown
- Place on a paper towel lined plate
- Continue until all onions are cooked
- For the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees
- In a 8x8 pan, combine green beans, gluten-free cream of mushroom soup, gluten-free soy sauce, Real salt, pepper and 2/3 c. gluten-free fried onions in a casserole dish
- Bake 25 minutes at 350 degrees
- Sprinkle with remaining fried onions and bake 5 more minutes
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*Originally published October 30, 2017. This has been updated October 2019 with more photos, step by step instructions and detailed information on making homemade fried onions.
Liz says
A great recipe for the holidays!
Gwynn says
The green bean casserole is such a classic recipe for the holidays and you just elevated the recipe to a new level of deliciousness!
Chandice says
Aww thanks Gwynn, I really appreciate it. 🙂
Janelle says
A lovely meal. The family enjoyed it. The instructions are easy to follow
Chandice says
Thanks Janelle, so happy to hear this!
Chef Dennis says
I love a green bean casserole and can’t wait to try your recipe
Amanda says
This green bean casserole is delicious! Those fried onions give it the perfect finishing touch, and I love that it’s gluten free — really makes it convenient for entertaining when guests may have certain allergies.
Marisa F. Stewart says
What would a holiday dinner be without a green bean casserole? I didn’t make it last year because of the flour in the onions – well, since I’ve found your recipe I can now go back to making this gluten-free version. Thank you and I’ve already pinned it.
Beth says
It’s always so great to come across a gluten-free version of an old classic like this. I think it’s going to be really popular at our house!
Debra says
Awesome tutorial on the fried onion topping….honestly that is the BEST part! My kids will be so thankful that I found this recipe. It’s always a MUST on our Thanksgiving menu and now I know all the secrets…since Auntie won’t be coming this year.
Chandice says
Haha I love this! Yes, once you do REAL fried onions…you never go back!
Candice says
I’m so glad you have this awesome version of gluten-free green bean casserole here! We are doing an outdoor friendsgiving this year and one of my best friends is gluten free.. can’t wait to make this!
Tami Zimmerman says
This recipe caught my eye with it’s homemade fried onions, so I had to try before Thanksgiving! Oh my! This recipe is absolutely delicious! This will be a huge hit! Thanks so much for sharing!
Chandice says
Awww thanks Tami, this made my day! We love it all year around as well. 🙂
Gourmet Vegetarians says
Such a good gluten-free take on the classic green bean casserole! We’ve only made green bean casserole once but it was very tasty so will have to try again soon 🙂
Chandice says
Thanks, so glad to hear it!
Abby says
This is such a good recipe. Thanks for all the tips. We will make it again at Thanksgiving!
Chandice says
I am so happy to hear this! Thanks Abby 🙂
Sydney Wynne says
I tried this casserole on thanksgiving and it was super yummy! I loved having the gluten free onion rings on top. Even those who don’t have a sensitivity to gluten loved it!
Betsy says
This looks great! I've actually NEVER had green bean casserole, so I never knew what I was missing, but I think I might give it a go this year! 🙂