Smoked Green Bean Casserole

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Cooking green bean casserole in a smoker puts a different flavor spin on this classic favorite! Put this smoked green bean casserole on your holiday table and watch how fast it disappears! A tasty side dish fit for any meal, any time.

Smoked green bean casserole served up on. a plate with serving bowl in background.

Green bean casserole has always been a favorite of mine for holidays or any day when I'm craving a little comfort food. In this easy recipe, the casserole cooks in the smoker infusing it with lots of smoky flavors.

Green Bean Casserole in the Smoker

This was inspired by my another smoker side dish recipe on Kitchen Divas, and pairs well with this amazing bbq meatloaf recipe. If you prefer to bake it in the oven, here's a classic green bean casserole recipe.

Ingredients

Short introduction about only need basic ingredients, or a short trip to the grocery store etc.

Condensed cream soup such as mushroom, celery or chicken
Milk
Soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
Green beans: fresh or canned
Chicken broth
Cheese
French's French Fried Onions

See the recipe card further down in the post for exact quantities you will need.

Instructions

Making this smoked vegetable side dish is easy to do in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Prep the Green Beans

Cook the green beans in boiling chicken broth or water until they are bright green, about five minutes. When cooked, remove from heat and drain.

Step 2: Mix up the Casserole

Combine the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, and ½ of the shredded cheese in a large mixing bowl. Stir in beans and ⅔ cup fried onions. Pour the casserole into a lightly greased casserole dish for the smoker.

Step 3: Cook in the Smoker

Smoke at 250 for about 30-45 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling.

Remove the casserole from smoker and sprinkle the top with the remaining fried onions and shredded cheese.

Return to the smoker for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the cheese has melted and is golden brown.

Hint: You can use canned green beans to save some time and skip step #1. If using canned green beans, be sure to drain them well before mixing with the other ingredients.

Bite of smoked green bean casserole on a fork.

Substitutions

Don't have the correct ingredients on hand? Or want to change something up? Here are some helpful tips for you to change this smoker green bean casserole.

Green beans - Instead of green beans, you can use zucchini or broccoli.
Crispy onions - Swap out the crispy onions for crushed crackers or breadcrumbs topped with a few pats of butter.
Extra mushroom - Mix in 1 cup of cooked mushrooms to the mixture in the mixing bowl for more intense mushroom flavor.

Variations

Want to personalize this green bean casserole in the smoker recipe? Here are some of my tried and true tips for changing up this recipe.

Bacon - Add chopped bacon to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients and mix it into the green bean casserole.
Lower calorie - Swap out the creamed soup for a reduce fat version, use low fat or skim milk and 2% fat shredded cheese to make the casserole.

If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy Granny's Easy Zucchini Casserole.

Equipment

All you need to make green bean casserole in the smoker are a few simple tools you most likely have in your kitchen.

Large mixing bowl
Spatula
8 x 8 foil pan
Smoker

Storage

Store leftover green bean casserole in the refrigerator for up to five days. You can reheat in the microwave, in a skillet on top of the stove or return to a casserole dish and heat in the oven until heated through.

Tips

Making smoked green bean casserole is easy and there aren't many places you can go wrong. Here are a few tips to make sure you get the best results when making this recipe.

Mix up the casserole without cooking 24 hours in advance prior to cooking and store in the refrigerator. When you're ready to cook, remove the casserole and let it sit on the counter for 45 minutes prior to putting it in the smoker.
Use a foil pan or metal pan in a smoker to prevent discoloration or breakage of any glass or ceramic dishes.

Closeup overhead view of smoked green bean casserole on a white plate.

More Easy Green Bean Recipes

Do you like green beans as a side dish? Here some recipes you may also like to try

FAQ

Do you have questions about cooking green bean casserole in the smoker? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about this recipe.

Can you freeze smoked green bean casserole?

Yes, you can freeze leftover green bean casserole though it's likely the toppings will get soggy during the process of freezing. If you freeze, mix up the leftover casserole before reheating. Then for best results, return it to a casserole dish and top with more cheese and crispy onions before reheating in the oven at 350° F.

Can I make smoked green casserole in advance?

Yes, you can cook this casserole in the smoker in advance especially if on the day you plan to serve you don't have time to wait for the dish to cook in the smoker. But I have a couple tips to ensure best results:

1. Mix up the casserole and cook the casserole no more than 48 hours in advance.
2. Cook in the smoker for 30-45 minutes or until bubbly.
3. Remove from the smoker and allow to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator. 4. When you're ready to heat up the cooked casserole, add the onions and cheese to the top and heat in the oven at 350° F until the casserole is heated completely through, about 30 minutes.