Description
A comforting and creamy green bean casserole with a crispy fried onion topping, perfect for family dinners and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms in melted butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, adding minced garlic in the last minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the veggies, stir to combine, and gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the sauce, ensuring well-seasoned.
- Combine the green beans with the sauce in a large bowl, transfer to a greased casserole dish, and top with fried onions.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top.
Notes
For a cheesy twist, sprinkle grated cheese on top before baking. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, comfort food, holiday side dish, homemade casserole, creamy green beans