Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
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4.9
Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
Description
Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch begins by boiling fresh green beans until just tender, then seasoning them with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced fresh sage. These spiced beans are mixed with warmed homemade cream of mushroom soup to create a creamy base rich with mushroom flavor. French's fried onions are incorporated, either mixed in or used as a topping, which will crisp up during baking.
The casserole is baked at 400°F for 10-15 minutes until the onions begin to brown, adding a crunchy texture contrast to the creamy beans. The dish presents a balance of fresh vegetable texture, herbaceous notes from sage, and the savory mushroom cream base. The fried onions provide a toasted onion flavor and crispy mouthfeel.
While fresh green beans are preferred, frozen beans can substitute if thawed properly. Homemade mushroom soup gives more depth, but canned condensed soup mixed with water also works. The casserole can be prepared up to two days in advance, excluding the fried onions, which should be added just before baking to retain their crispness. Leftover casserole can be reheated gently to maintain texture.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Green bean trimmed and cut in half or thirds, fresh
- 4 cups cream of mushroom soup homemade
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 3-4 leaves sage minced, fresh
- 12-14 oz fried onions French's brand
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400°, set rack to middle of oven, and put a large pot of salted water to boil.
- If using pre-made soup that's been stored in the fridge. Add soup to a medium saucepan to warm.
- Once water comes to a boil, add beans. Boil beans for 5 minutes and then drain.
- Add beans to a pan and sprinkle salt, pepper, and minced sage on top.
- Mix warmed soup in with the green beans so that it is all well incorporated.
- Sprinkle in some of the French's Fried Onions and give another mix. Or just top green beans and mushrooms with all of the fried onions.
- Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes or until onions begin to brown.
Notes
- Frozen green beans can be used when fresh are unavailable; thaw before use for best texture.
- Homemade cream of mushroom soup is preferred but canned soup diluted with water is acceptable.
- French's fried onions should be stored in an airtight container and added to the casserole just before baking.
- The casserole can be assembled up to two days ahead; add onions and bake when ready to serve.
- Blanched green beans can be refrigerated for up to three days or frozen for up to six months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1069mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 1034mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 783IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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