7 Green Bean Recipes For Thanksgiving (Crowd-Favorite Recipes!)

If you're looking for the best green bean recipes for Thanksgiving, you've come to the right place! I've made a bunch of green bean recipes in my day, but these seven are all my top picks to serve at a Thanksgiving feast. They're all completely family-approved too and have been huge hits with everyone whenever I make them!

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My Top Thanksgiving Green Bean Recipes To Make

1. Crack Green Beans

If you love green beans and want to add just a little extra flair, then my crack green beans are a must-try. This recipe combines perfectly cooked green beans with crispy bacon, garlic, and a creamy, savory sauce that will have everyone going back for seconds!

Grab my recipe for Crack Green Beans here.

2. Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

A green bean casserole is a Thanksgiving classic, and this version takes it to the next level by adding bacon and a creamy mushroom sauce for an extra burst of flavor. This has surprisingly been a hit my the kiddos in my family, so it's definitely kid-approved!

You can get my Bacon Green Bean Casserole recipe here.

3. Chinese Green Beans

Now, this recipe is an untraditional green bean Thanksgiving recipe, but I think it deserves a spot at every Thanksgiving feast. Then green beans are cooked in a pan until tender with the perfect crunch, and they're coated in a homemade stir-fry sauce that has an incredible flavor.

Get my Chinese green beans recipe here.

4. Texas Roadhouse Green Beans

I love Texas Roadhouse and getting their green beans with steak, but this copycat version tastes even better with turkey and mashed potatoes! This is a simple, yet elevated green bean side dish that I promise everyone will love. Trust me, my family can't get enough of these Texas Roadhouse green beans!

Get the Recipe Here.

5. Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes

If you want more of a hearty and comforting side dish, this ham green beans and potatoes is the perfect combo. The green beans are simmered with smoky ham and tender potatoes, creating a savory, filling dish that pairs perfectly with turkey and stuffing.

Here is my Ham, Green Beans, and Potatoes recipe.

6. Tater Tot Green Bean Casserole

Up next on my list is one of my favorite casserole recipes, this tater tot green bean casserole. It has crispy tater tots combined with tender green beans and juicy ground beef smothered in a creamy mushroom soup with cheddar cheese on top.

It’s an unexpected but delicious way to serve green beans at Thanksgiving that the kids (and adults) love!

Get the Recipe Here.

7. Sausage, Green Bean, and Potato Casserole

The last recipe I've included on my list is this sausage, green beans, and potato casserole. If you're looking for a hearty green bean side dish, you have to make this! It has everything you see in the name, cooked together for a blend of flavor that's so tasty.

Here is the recipe for my Sausage, Green Bean, Potato Casserole.

My Final Thoughts

Well, those are my top green bean recipes for Thanksgiving! Whether you prefer a traditional casserole, a savory bacon-infused dish, or an untraditional take on preparing green beans, these recipes offer a little something for everyone this Thanksgiving.

If you make one of the recipes, I hope you and your family love it as much as mine does. Happy Thanksgiving!

More Thanksgiving Recipes To Make

If you're looking for some more Thanksgiving recipes, check these out:

Which one will you be making this year? Let me know in the comments below!