Except for French fried onions, there's nothing canned in this green bean casserole recipe. The green beans are fresh and crispy. Super creamy, the sour cream sauce has a little zing from lemon zest.

This green bean casserole can easily be prepped in advance. To prep ahead, prepare the casserole as directed up until the ...

Add the remaining thawed frozen green beans. Transfer the creamy beans to a casserole dish. Top with crispy onions. Bake until golden brown on top. Let sit to cool and set before serving.

Preheat oven to 195°C /175°C. Combine all ingredients, reserving the fried onions and transfer to a casserole dish. Bake for 25-30 mins adding the remaining fried onions for the final 5 minutes.