There are multitudes of mashed potato options and scores of stuffing recipes, but for me, there's only one green bean casserole for my Thanksgiving table.

2 Tbsp Japanese bread crumbs (a.k.a. panko) Heat the oven to 475F.

I personally love side dishes the most, and one of the more popular seasonal sides is green bean casserole. This classic side dish is made with green beans, cream of mushroom soup and crispy fried onions,

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits with a spatula. Let it simmer for 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the half-and-half and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened — about 10 minutes, or longer for a thicker consistency.