Green Bean Casserole Recipe
Green bean casserole made from scratch with fresh green beans, a creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onions. This classic holiday side dish is a must-have for your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half & half
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1½ cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.2 pounds fresh green beans
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic, 8 ounces button or cremini mushrooms
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to coat evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Gradually whisk in the broth, and half & half, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the soy sauce, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.2 cups half & half, 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- In a 9x13-inch casserole dish, add the blanched green beans, the mushroom sauce, and 1/2 cup of the crispy fried onions. Mix everything together directly in the dish until the green beans are evenly coated. Spread the mixture into an even layer.1½ cups crispy fried onions
- Sprinkle the remaining crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the onions on top are golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage :
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, or microwave individual servings for 1-2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance without fried onions. Add onions just before baking.
- Freeze: Assemble without onions, cover tightly, and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw, add onions, and bake.
- Blanch beans until just tender so they don’t get mushy.
- Use homemade fried onions if you want extra crunch and flavor.
- Let sauce simmer until it thickens enough to coat a spoon.
- Rest casserole for 5-10 minutes after baking before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 439mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1148IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg
