Creamy Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Green bean casserole is always popular during the holidays – free up some oven space by making this creamy Instant Pot Green Bean casserole that has bacon bits and cheddar cheese.

Green Bean Casserole in Instant Pot

Besides the mashed potatoes, I think my second favorite side dish for Thanksgiving is green bean casserole.

It’s not always been my favorite, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve really come to appreciate the simplicity and deliciousness of it.

There’s just something about those green beans combined with the creaminess of cream of mushroom soup with those delicious, crispy onion strips on top that really get me.

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!

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.

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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

FAQ

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.

Green Bean Casserole Instant Pot

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.