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National Green Bean Casserole Day

Celebrate National Green Bean Casserole Day with this classic comfort food dish - a creamy and cheesy side dish that will please everyone!

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December 2026

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATEDecember 3

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYSide Dishes

INTRO

Introduction

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Ready your taste buds, it's time to celebrate National Green Bean Casserole Day on December 3! This delicious dish has been a favorite side dish since the 1950s and is made with simple ingredients like canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce and french fried onions. Not only is this creamy casserole an easy meal to prepare but it also tastes great. Let’s get our aprons ready and dive into this yummy food celebration!

TIMELINE

National Green Bean Casserole Day Timeline

Casserole Invention

Dorcas Reilly, a Campbell Soup Company employee, invented the Green Bean Casserole for an annual holiday cookbook, "Home Cooking".

Popularity Increase

Casserole became well-known amid American households following its publication in "The New York Times" in 1956.

Recipe Legacy

The original recipe card was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio.

National Designation

National Green Bean Casserole Day on December 3 started to be celebrated widely across USA.

Dorcas' Legacy Continues

Following Dorcas Reilly's passing, the casserole's popularity continues to grow, consumed by over 20 million households every Thanksgiving.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate National Green Bean Casserole Day

Cook your own green bean casserole

Making your own green bean casserole is easy and fun. Gather up some fresh green beans, cream of mushroom soup, fried onions, and cheese. Layer the ingredients in a baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

VISIT

Visit a local restaurant

Check out your local restaurants to find one serving a special green bean casserole on National Green Bean Casserole Day. Ask your friends if they know of any places that do something special for this day.

HOST

Host a potluck

Organize a potluck with all your friends and family and ask everyone to bring their favorite green bean casserole dish. It's a great way to celebrate National Green Bean Casserole Day with all the people you love.

THROW

Throw a party

Invite all of your friends over for an evening of green bean casserole themed fun. Decorate the house with casserole themed decorations and have everyone bring their favorite version of the dish to share.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteer at a soup kitchen

Spend the day volunteering at a soup kitchen cooking up large batches of green bean casserole for those in need. It's a great way to give back while celebrating National Green Bean Casserole Day.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love National Green Bean Casserole Day

It can easily be made vegan

For those avoiding dairy or meat products, green bean casserole is a great option. Just replace the cheese with vegan substitutes and swap out the cream of mushroom soup for a vegan version and you've got yourself a delicious plant based meal!

It's a classic comfort food

Green bean casserole is one of those dishes that bring back memories and conjure up feelings of nostalgia. Whether you're sharing the meal with family or friends, it always brings everyone together and its comforting flavors are sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters.

It's quick & easy

If you're short on time but need to whip up a delicious dish in no time at all, green bean casserole is the perfect solution. All you need are some canned beans, an onion soup mix, cheese and crunchy french fried onions - and you'll have the perfect side dish for any meal!

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