Best Fresh Green Bean Casserole Recipe
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This homemade green bean casserole recipe with fresh green beans includes tender fresh green beans smothered in a homemade creamy mushroom sauce, topped with a delightful crunch of French fried onions. It's the perfect side dish to elevate any holiday meal and a true crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
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Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans ends trimmed and cut in half
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup half and half or use a combination of half milk and half heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup French fried onions
Instructions
- Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh green beans and blanch for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Prepare the Mushroom Sauce: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they start to become translucent. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are slightly browned. Season the mushroom mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons of flour over the mushroom mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes. Slowly pour in the half and half (or milk and cream mixture) while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the chicken or vegetable broth and simmer, stir a few times, for another 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the Sauce and Green Beans: Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the mushroom sauce. Gently stir to coat the green beans evenly with the sauce.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the green bean and mushroom mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the panko and fried onion topping evenly over the green beans.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade green bean casserole!
- This green bean casserole will totally be a hit at your next gathering or holiday meal!
Notes
- * See Make Ahead and Storage & Reheat Instructions in the Blog Post above.
- Mushrooms: Feel free to leave out the mushrooms or replace with thinly sliced bell pepper.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
235mg
(10%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
782IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 782IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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