I make this every single Thanksgiving.

My mom would plan ahead where each dish would be placed on the table.

Luckily, my moms dish is easy to make.

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If youve ever made green bean casserole, then youre already familiar with the process.

The only difference is the addition of a few strips of crispy bacon.

Drain well, then follow the recipe as written.

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If youre using frozen green beans, thaw and drain any liquid before making the recipe.

Prepare the recipe up to baking, then cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Let the casserole come to room temperature before proceeding with the recipe as written.

Angled view of a beige casserole dish with green bean casserole along with a serving spoon

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Ive used various glass Pyrex baking dishes as well as two round pie plates.

Whatever you use, confirm it can hold at least 6 cups.

Add the bacon to a large skillet.

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Turn the heat to medium-low and cook, flipping as needed, until crispy, 7 to 10 minutes.

Transfer the bacon to the lined plate to drain.

Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the rendered fat from the skillet.

roast turkey resting in the roasting pan

Add the green beans and toss until just warm, about 3 minutes.

Add the green beans and toss to combine.

Bake 20 minutes, then stir.

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Crumble the bacon and scatter across the top along with the remaining 1 cup of fried onions.

Bake until the onions are golden-brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.

Simple Tip!

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Use toasted breadcrumbs in addition to fried onions for an extra-crispy twist.

Cover and refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy within 3 days.

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Angled view of a beige casserole dish with green bean casserole along with a serving spoon

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