Green Bean Casserole in Instant Pot

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start thinking about recipes. This Creamy Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion.

It’s easy to make, and it’s sure to please everyone at the table.

Plus, it’s a great way to use your Instant Pot. So don’t wait – start cooking up this delicious casserole today!

I shared a simple green bean casserole recently, but this Instant Pot green bean casserole is definitely my go-to.

I’ve dressed it up with bacon and cheddar cheese, but if you are more of a purist, you can easily omit that.

With holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas (where green bean casserole is traditionally served), there are often many dishes that need to be cooked in the oven.

Which is another reason to LOVE the Instant Pot. My philosophy is if I can use the Instant Pot, I should!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 20 ounces frozen green beans
• Salt (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• Black pepper (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• 1 cup broth – I used Better than Boullion Vegetable broth, but chicken is a great option, too
• 1 container cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Crispy onions and parmesan cheese (about 1.5 cups of crispy onions and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese)

Directions

• Turn Instant Pot to saute and melt butter.
• Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and saute for a couple of minutes.
• Add the broth, cream of mushroom soup, and bacon bits.
• Cook for 7 minutes on manual high pressure.
• Use quick pressure release to release the pressure.
• While the pressure is releasing, whisk together milk and flour until smooth.
• Once pressure is released, switch the Instant Pot to saute on low.
• Whisk milk mixture into the casserole until smooth.
• Add in cheddar cheese and stir until smooth.
• Stir until you reach desired consistency.
• Mix together crispy onions and parmesan cheese

IF YOU HAVE A CrispLid

• Add crispy onion mixture on top
• Use CrispLid at 500 degrees for 3-4 minutes.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CRISPLID

• Transfer casserole to a baking dish and top with onion topping.
• Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes.

Variations

• Use a different kind of cheese – a lot of people seem to like mozzarella cheese
• Add mushrooms
• Add cranberries

Mealthy CrispLid + Coupon

When I make this recipe, I used my Mealthy CrispLid. If you’ve never heard of this, it’s pretty much my favorite Instant Pot accessory.

It essentially is a lid that turns your Instant Pot into an Air Fryer.

But my favorite use for it? Crisping things up.

I would always get annoyed when I would have to transfer something in my Instant Pot to another dish so I could crisp it up.

The CrispLid makes it a breeze! I used it with this recipe, and the top was nice and crispy in about three minutes.

Of course, you can make it without the CrispLid, but if you find yourself in the situation I described often, this might be something to add to your wishlist.

You can use the code CLARKSCONDENSED to get $10 off orders of $59.95 or more on Mealthy.com!

Topping Alternatives

Don’t like the crispy onion strips on top? These are my favorite, but I know they aren’t for everyone!

• Sprinkle cheese and crisp it up
• Bread crumbs
• Crushed up pork rinds (this would be a good option to make this lower carb/keto-friendly)
• Bacon bits

What to Serve with Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

• Turkey
• Turkey Breast
• Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
• Rolls
• Cranberry Sauce
• Ham
• Chicken breasts
• Yummy Potatoes

What Instant Pot do you use?

I have the Instant Pot DUO60 7-in-1. Love it! It’s worked like a charm for about three years now.

What if I don’t want to use canned cream of mushroom soup?

I totally get that! Fortunately, there are some GREAT homemade cream of mushrooms soups out there. This one from Taste of Home looks wonderful. I also really like Pacific Organic Cream of Mushroom Soup.

Can I use fresh green beans?

I’m all about fresh vegetables, however, fresh or canned green beans will get overcooked and too mushy in this recipe. Definitely use frozen.

How can I make this vegan?

Omit the bacon and cheese. Make sure you use a vegetable-based broth.

How many servings is this?

This makes about 10-12 servings.

Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

Yield: 8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 20 ounces frozen green beans
• Salt (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• Black pepper (about 1 teaspoon – to taste)
• 1 cup broth – I used Better than Boullion Vegetable broth, but chicken is a great option, too
• 1 container cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Crispy onions and parmesan cheese (about 1.5 cups of crispy onions and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese)

Instructions

1. Turn Instant Pot to saute and melt butter.
2. Add green beans, season with salt and pepper, and saute for a couple of minutes.
3. Add the broth, cream of mushroom soup, and bacon bits.
4. Cook for 7 minutes on manual high pressure.
5. Use quick pressure release to release the pressure.
6. While the pressure is releasing, whisk together milk and flour until smooth.
7. Once pressure is released, switch the Instant Pot to saute on low.
8. Whisk milk mixture into the casserole until smooth.
9. Add in cheddar cheese and stir until smooth.
10. Stir until you reach desired consistency.
11. Mix together crispy onions and parmesan cheese

IF YOU HAVE A CrispLid

• Add crispy onion mixture on top
• Use CrispLid at 500 degrees for 3-4 minutes.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CRISPLID

• Transfer casserole to a baking dish and top with onion topping.
• Broil in the oven for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 220Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 770mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 6gProtein: 11g

Everything is better with bacon, right? This dish is no exception.

The smoky flavor of the bacon takes this classic green bean casserole to another level. If you’re looking for a delicious and easy holiday side dish, look no further!

This Creamy Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon will be a hit with your family and friends.

Other recipes you may enjoy:

• Instant Pot Sweet Carrots
• Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
• Instant Pot Funeral Potatoes

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How to Make Green Beans in the Instant Pot

If you’re looking for a quick and easy side dish, look no further than this Instant Pot green beans recipe.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious side dish that everyone will love. Plus, the Instant Pot makes it so easy to cook your green beans perfectly every time.

If you have an Instant Pot, all the more reason to steam some green beans. These will be so much better than canned beans and just as easy to make!

So give this recipe a try today!

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans
• 4 cups water
• 1 tbsp salt

Instructions

1. Fill the Instant Pot with water, salt, and green beans.
2. 0 minutes manual pressure.
3. Quick pressure release.
4. Remove from water. They taste amazing like this, but you can add pepper or butter!

Are green beans good for you?

You probably remember your parents making you eat your greens. Maybe you even are that parent now. But for good reason! Green beans are one of the more popular vegetables. Not only that, they’re good for you. They don’t contain cholesterol, but they are high in good stuff like dietary fiber and vitamin C. Plus, they’re fairly low in calories.

Do green beans need to be refrigerated?

Yep! Green beans can sit on the counter for a bit, but it’s best to refigerate them right away. In your fridge, they’ll be good for around a week. If you’re wanting to save them for later, go ahead and freeze them (after they’ve been blanched).

Do green beans need to be blanched before freezing?

Yes! But wait, what is blanching? Blanching is meant to preserve the taste of green beans. Blanching is taking the beans and boiling them for anywhere from 2-4 minutes. Then you immediately remove them from the boiling water and stick them in ice cold water. Cooking the beans then immediately cooling them stops them from cooking further. This preserves the integrity of the bean. Then, you can freeze them for a 3-4 weeks until you’re ready to eat them!

Instant Pot Grits Muffins

Yield: 21

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Grits muffins in the Instant Pot are a fun twist on traditional egg bites – you can use leftover grits or make them with a fresh batch. They are packed with flavor from eggs, milk, and sausage, and you can easily adapt them for your own preference and taste.

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Ingredients

• 1 Cup dry grits
• 3 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1/2 Cup Kraft Colby Jack and Monterrey Cheese
• 2 large eggs
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• 1 teaspoon of Pepper
• 1 teaspoon of Salt
• 1 lb of sausage, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

1. Cook Sausage. Drain excess grease and set aside.
2. Prepare grits in desired method using 1 cup of dry grits and 3 cups of water. Set aside when done.
3. Put the grits into a bowl.
4. Add cheese, milk, eggs, pepper, salt, and cooked sausage.
5. Spray Instant Pot silicone egg mold with cooking spray.
6. Scoop mixture into each slot, filling to the top.
7. Top with a little bit of shredded cheese.
8. Pour 1 cup of water in the bottom of your Instant Pot and then place the trivet in the pot
9. Place the silicone egg mold on the trivet.
10. Place lid on Instant Pot.
11. Cook for 8 minutes on manual high pressure
12. Quick pressure release all the pressure when the timer reaches zero.
13. Let cool in the Instant Pot for a few minutes and then remove.
14. Flip out of the silicone mold and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 21 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 319mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g

Why is the cook time zero minutes?

This can be confusing if you are new to the Instant Pot – and nope, it’s not a typo! For some vegetables, like green beans, it’s best to just let the Instant Pot come to pressure and then quick pressure release all the pressure.

How many calories are green beans?

This recipe calls for 1 pound of green beans. 1 lb of green beans will be about 140 calories! This low calorie dish is a healthy to feel full without maxing out on calories.

What should I eat with green beans?

There are tons of great recipes that will go great with these green beans! Roast, ham, turkey, pork chops and any main dish will be even better with green beans. Check out the related recipes below this to get an idea of how to round out your meal. You might also try variations of green beans, like green bean casserole or green bean almondine.

So there you have it, an incredibly easy recipe for perfect green beans right in your Instant Pot. Be sure to adjust the cook time according to how crisp or tender you like your green beans.

If this is your first time cooking with an Instant Pot, don’t worry – they’re practically impossible to mess up. Once you’ve tried this simple recipe, be sure to experiment with different seasonings and add-ins until you find a combination that’s perfect for you and your family.

Happy cooking!

Other Recipes You May Enjoy:

• Easy Instant Pot Tomato Soup
• Instant Pot Fajitas
• Easy Instant Pot Baked Beans

You can make this side dish in just minutes with an Instant Pot.

Fresh green beans will be cooked to perfection with this simple recipe!

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