Description
Green bean casserole brings nostalgic comfort to family gatherings with its creamy sauce and crispy onion topping. Homemade goodness shines through layers of tender green beans, rich mushroom cream, and golden-brown onion crunch you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms
- 1.5 cups French’s fried onions
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 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 Ingredients:
- 0.25 cup grated parmesan
- 4 slices bacon
Instructions
- Prepare green beans by briefly immersing in rapidly boiling water for 3-4 minutes, then immediately cool in ice water to halt cooking process and preserve vibrant color.
- Heat skillet over medium temperature, gently melt butter until it shimmers, then add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, sautéing until fungi release moisture and become tender.
- Dust mushroom mixture with flour, stirring constantly to prevent clumping, allowing raw flour taste to cook out for approximately 60 seconds.
- Gradually introduce broth while whisking, creating smooth liquid foundation, then blend in cream and soy sauce, allowing mixture to gently simmer and thicken into velvety consistency.
- Season sauce with salt and freshly cracked pepper, ensuring balanced flavor profile.
- Combine prepared green beans with sauce, ensuring each vegetable is evenly coated and glistening.
- Transfer bean mixture to ceramic baking vessel, spreading contents uniformly for consistent heating.
- Generously crown casserole with crispy fried onions, optional parmesan cheese shavings, or crumbled bacon for enhanced texture and flavor complexity.
- Slide into preheated 350°F oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until edges bubble enthusiastically and surface transforms into golden, appetizing landscape.
Notes
- Blanch green beans quickly to maintain their vibrant color and crisp texture, ensuring they don’t become mushy during baking.
- Swap cream for lighter alternatives like Greek yogurt or low-fat milk to create a healthier version of the classic casserole.
- Use gluten-free flour and tamari sauce to make this dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
- Try additional vegetables like sliced mushrooms or diced bell peppers to boost nutritional value and add extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg