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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!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Casserole Invention</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dorcas Reilly, a Campbell Soup Company employee, invented the Green Bean Casserole for an annual holiday cookbook, "Home Cooking".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1956</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Popularity Increase</div><div class='timeline-text'>Casserole became well-known amid American households following its publication in "The New York Times" in 1956.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recipe Legacy</div><div class='timeline-text'>The original recipe card was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Designation</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Green Bean Casserole Day on December 3 started to be celebrated widely across USA.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dorcas' Legacy Continues</div><div class='timeline-text'>Following Dorcas Reilly's passing, the casserole's popularity continues to grow, consumed by over 20 million households every Thanksgiving.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Cook your own green bean casserole</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a soup kitchen</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>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.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a classic comfort food</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's quick & easy</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can easily be made vegan</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>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!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It's one of the most served dishes on Thanksgiving</h3><p class='facts-content'>Green Bean Casserole is a cornerstone of many family traditions, especially on Thanksgiving, with around 30% of Americans serving it for the holiday.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Campbell's Soup estimates sales of over 20 million cans a year due to the casserole</h3><p class='facts-content'>Thanks to the popularity of Green Bean Casserole, Campbell's Soup sells millions of cans of its Cream of Mushroom Soup per year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The dish is fantastically flexible</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cooks have been creative with their caseroles adding ingredients like cheese, bacon, almonds or spices to suit their family's taste.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Leftovers can be creatively repurposed</h3><p class='facts-content'>Leftover casserole can be used in breakfast casseroles, scoop-up dips, or even in a grilled cheese sandwich.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Green Bean Casserole Day has gone global</h3><p class='facts-content'>Though truly an American invention, the Green Bean Casserole has gone on to gain popularity around the world, especially in countries with American expatriate communities.</p></div></div>
National Green Bean Casserole Day is celebrated on December 3 every year. In 2024 National Green Bean Casserole Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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