Description
A delightful green bean casserole featuring fresh green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and a crunchy topping, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Fresh green beans
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup (homemade recommended)
- 8 ounces Fresh mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 1 Onion (fresh and crispy fried for topping)
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 cup Cheese (gruyère recommended)
- 1/2 cup Beef bacon (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and cut your green beans into 2-inch pieces, then blanch them in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice water.
- Sauté chopped onions and mushrooms until golden and fragrant, then mix with cream of mushroom soup and milk. Stir in salt, pepper, and cheese.
- Combine the green beans with the sauce mixture and pour into a greased casserole dish.
- Crumble beef bacon on top, sprinkle with crispy onions, and add gruyère if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden. Allow to sit before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider adding walnuts or pecans. You can prepare ahead, refrigerate, and bake when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, holiday side dish, comfort food, vegetarian recipes, creamy dishes