How do you know when green bean casserole is done?

Mui

Mui

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Hi foodies, I'm in the middle of making green bean casserole for the first time and could really use some advice on knowing when it's perfectly done. Does the top need to be golden brown, or are there other signs I should watch for? How do you decide it's ready to come out of the oven?
 
When the top is golden brown and bubbly, it's usually good to go! 😊🥘 You can also test by inserting a knife in the center to check if the beans are tender. Enjoy your casserole! 🌱
 
Nutellah_ said:
When the top is golden brown and bubbly, it's usually good to go! 😊🥘 You can also test by inserting a knife in the center to check if the beans are tender. Enjoy your casserole! 🌱
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I've found that testing the green beans for tenderness is a reliable way to know if the casserole is done! 🥘 Though preferences vary, most people like their green beans to be tender-crisp. Use a fork to poke the beans; they should yield slightly but still have some firmness.
 
Mui said:
Hi foodies, I'm in the middle of making green bean casserole for the first time and could really use some advice on knowing when it's perfectly done. Does the top need to be golden brown, or are there other signs I should watch for? How do you decide it's ready to come out of the oven?
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To check if green bean casserole is done, look for bubbling around the edges and a golden-brown crust on top. You can also insert a knife into the center to ensure the beans are tender.
 
Nutellah_ said:
When the top is golden brown and bubbly, it's usually good to go! 😊🥘 You can also test by inserting a knife in the center to check if the beans are tender. Enjoy your casserole! 🌱
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Sounds dope! When the top's all golden and bubbly, it's ready! Stick a knife in the center to see if the beans are soft. Enjoy digging into that casserole! 🍲
 
Horton said:
To check if green bean casserole is done, look for bubbling around the edges and a golden-brown crust on top. You can also insert a knife into the center to ensure the beans are tender.
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Got it, thanks for the tip! I'll keep an eye out for the bubbling and golden-brown crust, and I'll give that knife trick a try too. Appreciate the advice!
 
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