Green Bean Casserole from Scratch | THE Classic 1950s Thanksgiving Recipe

Описание: Meet the Classic Green Bean Casserole from the 1950s – creamy, savory, and full of that nostalgic holiday charm.
Before canned shortcuts took over, this dish was a true homemade comfort served on countless mid-century Thanksgiving tables.
Made from scratch with fresh green beans, buttery mushrooms, and a rich, flavorful cream sauce, it’s a simple yet elegant recipe that captures the heart of vintage cooking.

In this new episode from Apaulo’s Diner, I’ll show you how to recreate this timeless Thanksgiving side dish completely from scratch – just like families did in the 1950s.
We’ll start with fresh beans blanched to that perfect vintage green, build a golden mushroom sauce from real ingredients, and top it all with crispy fried onions for that iconic finish.
Your host, Apaulo Jupiter, invites you to bring this beloved mid-century favorite back to your holiday table — warm, homemade, and bubbling with comfort.

And if you love the flavor of true vintage cooking, be sure to check out the other recipes on Apaulo’s Diner – from homemade mayonnaise and mustard to sweet pickle relish, all bringing the taste of the past back to life.

🥣 Ingredients (Overview)

Fresh green beans, mushrooms, onion, garlic, butter, flour, milk, cream, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crispy fried onions.

✨ Why This Recipe Stands Out:

Authentic 1950s Thanksgiving side dish, recreated the traditional way

Made entirely from scratch – no canned soup needed

Creamy, savory, and full of nostalgic holiday flavor

Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any cozy family dinner

A true piece of mid-century comfort food history

📺 Step Into the Diner
If vintage cooking and lifestyle makes your heart (and table) happy, I’d love to welcome you as a subscriber to Apaulo’s Diner.
I’m Apaulo Jupiter, and every week I share another taste of the 1920s–1960s kitchen — from nostalgic desserts to old-fashioned comfort foods and the occasional vintage lifestyle video.

💬 Let me know in the comments:

Have you ever made a green bean casserole from scratch? Or does your family still serve the classic version each Thanksgiving?

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🎶 Music Credits:

With You - Everet Almond - YouTubeAudioLibrary
Walk through the Park - TrackTribe - YouTubeAudioLibrary
A Night Alone - TrackTribe - YouTubeAudioLibrary
Jane Street - TrackTribe - YouTubeAudioLibrary

Chapter:

0:00 Green Bean Casserole – Vintage 1950s Thanksgiving Classic
1:18 Preparing the Green Beans
2:33 Making the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
6:27 Assembling the Green Bean Casserole
7:30 Homemade Crispy Onions
8:06 Baking the Casserole
9:29 Serving & Outro – Mid-Century Comfort