Description
Green Bean Casserole: A creamy, crunchy classic featuring green beans, mushrooms, and crispy onions. Quick, comforting, and perfect for pleasing a crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (900g) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 8 ounces (225g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button work well)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions, divided
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Green Beans Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 4-5 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain immediately and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. This critical step ensures your Green Bean Casserole has perfectly cooked beans with excellent texture.
- Step 2: Create the Mushroom Base In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5-6 minutes until they’ve released their moisture and begun to brown. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Your kitchen will smell amazing at this point!
- Step 3: Make the Sauce Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute. Slowly add the chicken broth while whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Once incorporated, pour in the heavy cream, soy sauce, and thyme. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4: Combine and Bake Fold the blanched green beans into the mushroom sauce, ensuring every bean gets evenly coated. Transfer half of the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the crispy fried onions, then add the remaining Green Bean Casserole mixture. Top with another 1/2 cup of crispy onions. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
- Step 5: Final Topping Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of crispy onions evenly across the top. Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until the onions are golden brown and the casserole is thoroughly heated. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving your perfect Green Bean Casserole.
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Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg