Green Bean Casserole
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Green Bean Casserole
Description
Green Bean Casserole brings together fresh green beans and mushrooms cooked in rendered bacon fat for added depth. The homemade cream of chicken soup, made from butter, flour, chicken broth, and milk, binds the vegetables and bacon into a smooth, flavorful sauce. Topped with traditional French fried onions, the casserole achieves a golden crust when baked. The bacon adds smoky notes, while the pepper and garlic provide subtle seasoning. Baking with a foil cover ensures the vegetables become tender while maintaining moisture, before finishing uncovered to crisp the topping.
The casserole is suitable as a hearty side, complementing main courses with its creamy texture and savory balance. It fits well on holiday or family meal tables, offering a homemade twist on a classic comfort dish.
As noted, alternative toppings like panko breadcrumbs seasoned with Italian herbs can be used for variation. The soup can be prepared ahead, and sautéing the fresh vegetables in bacon drippings brings extra flavor compared to using other fats.
Ingredients
- 8 Bacon thick-cut strips
- 2 pounds Green bean snapped into 2-inch pieces, fresh
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup mushroom sliced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
- 2 cups French fried onions
homemade cream of chicken soup
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper cracked
Instructions
- Prehate oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cream of chicken soup. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Stir in flour.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk til thickened. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook bacon til just crisp (reserve the drippings!). Allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
- Combine green beans, mushrooms, garlic, and bacon drippings in a large skillet. Saute over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in bacon, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with french fried onions.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, bake another 20-25 minutes til green beans are fork-tender and onions are golden brown.
Notes
- French fried onions can be swapped for panko breadcrumbs mixed with melted butter and Italian seasoning for a different crunchy topping.
- Make the cream of chicken soup ahead to streamline casserole preparation.
- Sauté fresh green beans and mushrooms in bacon drippings to deepen flavor before baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 687IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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