Fresh Green Bean Casserole
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4.9
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Description
The casserole features green beans cut into ½-inch pieces, blanched until just tender. Red bell pepper adds sweetness and color. The creamy sauce is made by sautéing finely chopped onion and mushrooms in butter, thickened with flour, then enriched with heavy cream, milk, and a splash of soy sauce for depth. Parmesan and cheddar cheeses are stirred into the green beans along with the sauce, creating a rich, cheesy mixture.
The casserole is baked first without the topping to meld flavors, then sprinkled with a crunchy topping of melted butter, panko breadcrumbs, and additional cheddar cheese, and baked longer until the top is browned and bubbly. This provides a pleasant contrast between the creamy interior and crispy topping.
Fresh Green Bean Casserole works well as a warm side dish, especially during fall or holiday meals. It pairs nicely with roasted or grilled meats. The panko topping adds texture that contrasts with the tender beans and creamy sauce, making each bite satisfying.
Ingredients
- 4-5 cups green beans ends removed and cut into ½" pieces
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Sauce
- ½ small onion finely diced
- ¾ cup mushrooms about 4-5 mushrooms, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook green beans for 6 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
- Cook onion and mushrooms in butter until tender and onion is translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes more.
- Add milk and cream whisking until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce.
- Combine green beans, red pepper, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Toss with mushroom sauce and place in a 2 qt casserole dish.
- Combine topping ingredients and set aside.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with topping. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly and topping is browned.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217 | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 247mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1245IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 19.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 210mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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