Homemade Green Bean Casserole
This homemade green bean casserole features fresh green beans and a creamy mushroom sauce topped with crispy fried onions for a comforting and classic side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and then heavy cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 4–5 minutes.
- Season sauce with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a baking dish, combine the cooked green beans with the mushroom sauce. Mix well.
- Top casserole evenly with crispy fried onions.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For an extra savory touch, stir in 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese before baking or add fresh thyme for herbal flavor.
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