Green Bean Casserole (Instant Pot Recipe)

Love green bean casserole but want to skip the oven? This Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole is the ultimate time-saver for busy holiday meals. Made with frozen green beans and a simple, creamy sauce, this dish is ready in a fraction of the time and frees up oven space for your other favorite dishes. Plus, it’s a one-pot wonder, so cleanup is a breeze! If you’re using a newer Instant Pot model, don’t worry—I’ve included tips to help you avoid burn notices so you can enjoy this classic comfort food without any stress.

Adding Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole to your holiday food menu will help relieve the oven of its duties on the big cooking day. Whether its Thanksgiving or Christmas, oven time is precious!

This Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole is the taste you know and love, just in Instant Pot version. I’ve tried this out with both fresh and frozen, and they both work. I prefer frozen only for the sake of convenience and price. If you’re not into the “cream of” stuff, feel free to opt for the replacement of that.

Ingredients for Green Bean Casserole Recipe (Instant Pot Version)

• green beans
• cream of mushroom soup
• fried onions
• milk or broth
• garlic powder
• shredded cheddar (optional)
• seasoned salt
• pepper
• onion powder

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

(full recipe card below)

1. Add green beans to the Instant Pot.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the cream of mushroom, milk, garlic powder, seasoned salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir until combined. *If you are concerned about burn notice – you can add the cream of mushroom in AFTER pressure cooking*
3. Pour the mixture over the green beans.
4. Secure the lid and set the pressure valve to SEALING.
5. Cook on HIGH PRESSURE for 15 minutes.
6. Press CANCEL.
7. Quick-release the pressure. Once the pressure has released, remove the lid.
8. Add in the shredded cheddar and 1/2 cup of the fried onions. Stir to combine.
9. Pour into a serving dish and sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top.

Make Ahead Green Bean Casserole in Instant Pot

Yes, it can be. I’m still currently testing it out to see if it can be frozen, but it can be made a few days in advance. Just wait to place the topping onions until you’re ready to reheat and serve.

Tips and Tricks for Green Bean Casserole in Electric Pressure Cooker

• If you’re concerned about burn notice or seem to get a burn notice with your Instant Pot often, you can add the cream of mushroom after the pressure cooking time.
• If you want convenience and price savings, opt for frozen green beans! They taste the same in the end if you ask me.
• I personally like to transfer this to a casserole dish after cooking and then top it with fried onions. If you like them extra crispy, pop them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
• If you like your green beans a little crispier, subtract a minute or two from the cooking time. If you like them extra soft (think the texture of canned green beans) add 4 minutes to the cooking time for fresh.

Troubleshooting Burn Notices

Some readers with newer Instant Pot models have mentioned receiving a burn notice while making this recipe. While I haven’t experienced this issue during testing, here are some tips to help you avoid it if you encounter problems with your Instant Pot.

The burn notice is a safety feature that triggers when the Instant Pot detects that the contents are too hot at the bottom, often due to a lack of liquid or food sticking. Newer Instant Pot models tend to be more sensitive, which may explain why some users experience this issue.

• If you have a newer Instant Pot, you might want to add an additional 1/4 cup of liquid to ensure there’s enough steam to build pressure.
• Don’t stir after adding the liquid mix—just layer it on top of the green beans.
• Ensure no food sticks to the bottom before starting.

Green Bean Casserole Instant Pot Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot Turkey Breast with Gravy
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