Green Bean Casserole
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Green Bean Casserole
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This healthier green bean casserole is made from scratch without any canned soup! Made with fresh green beans and mushrooms coated in a creamy homemade white sauce and topped with the classic crispy onions, this casserole is a lightened-up and more fresh take on the traditional version.
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Ingredients
For the Green Beans:
- 3 pounds fresh green beans
- kosher salt
For the Mushrooms:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 680 grams crimini mushrooms sliced
- 2 to 3 prigs fresh thyme
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 1¼ cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetarian broth
- 3 to 5 prigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ lemon juiced
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup French’s fried onions
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F and prepare a large bowl of cold water with ice cubes.
For the Green Beans:
- Bring a pot of generously salted water to a boil and add the green beans. Cook until bright green and halfway to tenderness, about 3 minutes. You might have to do this in batches if you do not have a large enough pot.
- Immediately transfer the green beans to an ice bath and allow the beans to cool off. Drain well and trim stem ends.
For the Mushrooms:
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Once the butter melts, add in the mushrooms. Cook mushrooms, leaving them untouched and only stirring occasionally until mushrooms are golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add another tablespoon of butter and thyme and cook for another minute. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
For the Sauce:
- In the same skillet (no need to wipe it down), melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook, whisking throughout, until combined and golden brown, around 4 minutes.
- Slowly add in the whole milk, whisking throughout to help them combine. Then, repeat with the broth. Increase heat and bring to a simmer, continuing to whisk often, and cook until the sauce is creamy and has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. If it gets too thick, add more broth.
- Remove from heat and whisk the thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, parmesan, pepper, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
For the Assembly and Bake:
- To a 6 qt baking dish, add the mushrooms and green beans. Pour the sauce over.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Uncover, give it a bit of a stir if desired, and continue to bake until the green bean casserole for 15 to 20 more minutes or until the top and edges are lightly browned.
- Add the French’s fried onions evenly over the top and continue to bake until the onions are crispy to your liking, about 5 minutes.
- Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Have an extra ¼ to ½ cup more broth on hand in case the sauce overcooks and gets too thick.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
576mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1026IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
127mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12to 15 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 576mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1026IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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