Description
Comfort meets innovation in this green bean stuffing casserole, where classic holiday flavors dance on your plate. Crisp green beans nestled among savory breadcrumbs create a hearty side dish you’ll crave long after the meal ends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans
- 1 box (6 ounces) stuffing mix
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 1 small onion
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Add-ins:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 4 slices cooked bacon
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a cozy environment for the casserole’s transformation.
- Plunge green beans into boiling water, allowing them to become tender and vibrant for 5-7 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
- In a sizzling skillet, melt butter and gently sauté onions, garlic, and mushrooms until they release their aromatic essence and soften.
- Dust the vegetables with flour, creating a delicate base, then slowly introduce broth and cream, whisking until the sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Enhance the sauce with soy sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the flavor profile, then carefully incorporate the blanched green beans.
- Lovingly transfer the verdant mixture into a baking dish, crowning it with a generous layer of stuffing mix and crispy fried onions for textural contrast.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for 25-30 minutes until the top turns golden and the interior bubbles with anticipation. For an extra indulgent touch, sprinkle parmesan or crumbled bacon just before serving.
Notes
- Prep green beans ahead of time by blanching to maintain vibrant color and crisp texture.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like almond milk or coconut cream for a vegan-friendly version.
- Customize stuffing mix with herbs like thyme or rosemary to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium broth and controlling salt during seasoning process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg