Holiday Favorites: 11 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipes + 5 Fall Afghan Patterns

By: Danielle Zimmerman, Editor, AllFreeCasseroleRecipes.com

Green bean casserole is one of the most popular holiday side dish recipes. However, some green bean recipes can become boring after a while. With "Holiday Favorites: 11 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipes," you'll never have that problem again. From healthier versions of the traditional dish to completely different versions, this list is sure to have one of your future favorite green bean casserole recipes.

Holiday Favorites 11 Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipes + 5 Fall Afghan Patterns

Green Bean Casserole with Mushrooms - Subtract cream of mushroom soup and add home-fried onions and you've got this delicious green bean casserole. Though frying your own onions takes a little extra time, it's totally worth it.

Green Beans with Carmelized Onions and Toasted Almonds - This is one of the freshest green bean casserole recipes you'll ever come across. The caramelized onions and toasted almonds add a slight sweetness to this already tasty dish.

Italian Style Green Bean Casserole - A traditional Italian version of green bean casserole, this dish is bursting with colorful vegetables. You'll especially love the roasted red peppers and rich mozzarella cheese.

Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole - This make ahead casserole recipe is perfect for holiday meals. You can prepare it ahead of time and not have to worry about it until right when you want to eat. What could be easier?

Soup-less Green Bean and Mushroom Casserole - Just like its name implies, this recipe forgoes using cream of mushroom soup and substitutes a homemade sauce made from chicken broth, making it healthier. Fear not though, you can still top this casserole with as many fried onions as you'd like.

Clean Green Bean Casserole - This recipe has more great tasting vegetables than a normal green bean casserole. Packed with mushrooms and parsnips, this casserole is a tasty and hearty side dish that is perfect for any meal. The addition of coconut oil cuts the calories in this dish and adds a great flavor.

French Green Bean Casserole - You can make the same great green bean casserole that's made with cans as you can with fresh foods. A creamy Parmesan-mushroom sauce takes the place of cream of mushroom soup and homemade, crispy onions top it off.

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole - Unlike other green bean casseroles, this dish has bacon and cheese. It could be a side or a breakfast item. Brunch, anyone?

My Sister's Green Bean Casserole - Made with just four ingredients, this Thanksgiving side dish is easy to prepare and tastes so good.

Twisted Chicken Mushroom and Green Bean Casserole - This isn't an ordinary green bean side dish. With chicken thrown in the mix, it's a full on main dish.

True Green Bean Casserole - If you want to cut out processed foods, this recipe complies with your needs. This is a true homemade side dish.

To see the full recipes of some of these green bean casseroles, download our free eCookbook, Fall Casserole Ideas: 14 Deliciously Good Recipes for Thanksgiving.

Bonus: 5 Fall Afghan Patterns

After a perfect Thanksgiving dinner, a nice nap is in order. Curl up on the couch with one of these comfy afghans. The patterns range from easy to advanced, so whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you'll find a fall pattern that's just right for you.