5 from 36 votes
Easy Green Bean Casserole (No Cream of Mushroom!)
This green bean casserole features crispy bacon and fried onions with a creamy sauce made from chicken broth and half and half, thickened with flour. The casserole avoids using cream of mushroom soup, offering a fresher flavor profile. Canned green beans provide convenience, but fresh steamed beans can be substituted for a firmer texture. The dish is baked to meld the flavors and finish with a golden, crispy onion topping.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
312 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound Bacon diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 (15 ounce cans) green beans drained
- 1 1/2 cups fried onions crispy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (232°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, 1/2 pound bacon (diced) until crispy, about 12 minutes. Do not drain the grease.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the bacon and stir until the flour is fully absorbed, about 3 minutes. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup half and half, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Place 3 (15 ounce cans) green beans (drained) in the prepared baking dish. Pour the bacon mixture over the green beans, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions over the top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the onions are golden and crispy.
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Notes
- Fresh green beans can replace canned ones by trimming and steaming them for 15 to 20 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Drain and cool the steamed green beans before combining them with the sauce to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
312kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
0.05g
(3%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
537mg
(22%)
Potassium
145mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
162IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 537mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.