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.

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,

Green beans, snap beans and their haricot vert (or French green bean cousins) are also one of the healthier Thanksgiving side dishes, since they're rich sources of vitamins A, C a

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.

When making a green bean casserole recipe from scratch, there are a few things you should keep in mind to make this iconic Thanksgiving side dish one of the best ever on your holiday table. And chef and TV personality Alton Brown is sharing his tried-and-true advice for how to master green bean casserole so you come out looking like a top chef in your own right this year.