For many of us the highlight of Thanksgiving isn’t necessarily the turkey, it is the side dishes and one of the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes is the beloved green bean casserole.  Instead of making the classic green bean casserole with condensed soup, canned beans, and fried onions, try these twists to an American classic.

Add Bacon – adding some bacon crumbles to your classic recipe kicks this classic casserole up a notch.

Add Cheese – Use either cheddar cheese soup instead of (or in addition to) cream of mushroom soup or add grated cheese.  Either way adding cheese to green bean casserole is a delicious way to change things up.

Make it from Scratch – Instead of using condensed cream of mushroom soup,use heavy cream, a tablespoon of flour, fresh mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, chopped red peppers, and Parmesan cheese.

Add Artichokes – Add drained, chopped artichokes and cheese to your traditional recipe for a delicious twist!