Description
A classic and comforting green bean casserole recipe that is perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners. Creamy mushroom sauce, tender green beans, and crispy fried onions come together in this delicious side dish.
Ingredients
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1 pound (454 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (236 ml) chicken stock
- 1 cup (236 ml) heavy cream
For the Casserole:
- 2 pounds (907 g) green beans, trimmed, halved, and blanched
- 2 cups (112 g) fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (191°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Onions: In a large skillet, melt butter and cook mushrooms and onions until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Add flour to the skillet, whisk to combine, then slowly add chicken stock and cream. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Bake: Add green beans to the sauce, transfer mixture to the casserole dish, and sprinkle fried onions on top. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use canned fried onions for convenience, or make your own by crisping thinly sliced onions in oil.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
