Description
A comforting green bean casserole made with fresh ingredients, creamy mushroom sauce, and a crispy topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds fresh green beans
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (for topping)
- Optional: ½ teaspoon soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the green beans: Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Make the sauce: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Create the roux: Stir in the flour, cooking for about 2 minutes until golden. Gradually whisk in the broth and cream, simmering until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add soy or Worcestershire sauce if desired.
- Combine: In a large bowl, combine the blanched green beans with the creamy sauce, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Assemble: Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, then evenly distribute the crispy fried onions on top.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
Notes
Best served warm with roasted meats or as part of a holiday buffet. Can be adapted with various toppings and seasonings for personalization.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, holiday side dish, vegetarian casserole