National Green Bean Casserole Day celebrates the beloved American comfort food dish created by Dorcas “Dottie” Reilly in 1955 at Campbell’s Soup Company.
Quick Facts
- When is it?: December 3rd annually
- Tagged as: Food & Drink, Fruits & Vegetables
- What’s the hashtag?: #GreenBeanCasseroleDay
- When was founded: 2010
- Who founded it: Jace Shoemaker-Galloway
History
The iconic dish was created as a simple recipe using ingredients commonly found in American households. The original recipe featured green beans, Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup, and crispy fried onions. Campbell’s began printing the recipe on their soup cans around 1960, and it quickly became a staple of American holiday meals, particularly during Thanksgiving.
Timeline
- 1955: Dorcas Reilly creates the green bean casserole
- 1960: Recipe appears on Campbell’s soup cans
- 2002: Original recipe card inducted into National Inventors Hall of Fame
- 2010: National celebration day established
Dates for Next Years
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dec 3 | Tuesday |
| 2025 | Dec 3 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | Dec 3 | Thursday |
| 2027 | Dec 3 | Friday |
| 2028 | Dec 3 | Sunday |
Observed
The day is celebrated by making and sharing the classic green bean casserole recipe, hosting dinner parties, or trying creative variations of the traditional dish.
Fun Facts About Green Bean Casserole
- Around 40% of Campbell’s Cream of Mushroom Soup sales are attributed to this casserole
- The dish requires only six ingredients
- Approximately 20 million Americans serve it during holidays
- 50% of green bean casseroles are made between November and January
Quiz
- Who invented the green bean casserole?
- What year was it created?
- How many ingredients are in the original recipe?
(Answers: 1. Dorcas Reilly, 2. 1955, 3. Six)
FAQs
Q: What are the main ingredients?
A: Green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onions
Q: Can it be made vegetarian?
A: Yes, using vegetarian mushroom soup
Importance of Green Bean Casserole Day
This celebration honors both American culinary innovation and the enduring appeal of simple, comforting home cooking. It recognizes how a straightforward recipe became a cherished part of American food culture.
Related
- National Casserole Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- National Mushroom Day
- National Green Bean Day