Green Bean Casserole
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Green Bean Casserole
Description
This Green Bean Casserole starts with blanching fresh green beans and then combining them with a creamy sauce made by sautéing bacon, onions, garlic, and mushrooms, thickened with flour and enriched with milk and chicken broth. Fresh herbs like rosemary, parsley, and thyme contribute an aromatic layer to the flavor, while seasonings provide depth. The casserole is baked before being topped with a mixture of toasted buttered panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, crispy fried onions, and reserved bacon, then baked further for a golden, crunchy finish.
The casserole's creamy texture contrasts with the crispiness of its topping, making it suitable as a comforting side dish for meals, especially during family gatherings or holidays. It delivers savory mushroom and bacon flavors alongside fresh green beans, enhanced with herbs.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheating in the oven helps maintain the topping's crispness.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green beans trimmed
- 1 pound Bacon chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups milk whole
- 8 ounces mushroom 1 small package, sliced
- 2 tablespoons onion diced
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon rosemary chopped fine, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped fine
- 1 teaspoon thyme chopped fine
- 12 ounces onion fried
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
For the toasted breadcrumbs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook green beans for 8 minutes. Immediately transfer to ice and cold water to cool. Set aside
- In a large sauce skillet, sautée chopped bacon until fully cooked. Remove from the pan, keeping the remaining bacon fat.
- Add in minced garlic, and chopped onion. Stir until soft and fragrant. Then, add in flour to made a creamy roux.
- Add in milk, broth, and simmer until you have a thick texture, toss in mushrooms and half of your cooked bacon and cook on low heat until mushrooms are soft.
- Stir in seasonings and herbs, remove from heat.
- Mix blanched green beans with cream sauce pour into a deep baking dish, and cook for 25 minutes at 350 degrees
- Next, In a large skillet, add butter and panko to the skillet over medium heat and stir until the panko breadcrumbs are toasted and golden.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and top with a layer of cheese, remaining bacon, breadcrumbs, then crispy onions! Bake for another 10 minutes! Serve hot
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
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Overall Rating
5
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