Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
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Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
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Fresh Green Bean Casserole covered in french fried onions is a creamy, classic Thanksgiving side dish that nobody seems able to resist despite full plates and full bellies!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh green beans rinsed and ends trimmed, then chopped in half
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 8 ounces baby bella or white button mushrooms chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 6 ounces French fried onions
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375° F. Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil. I aim for about 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt in a gallon of water, but usually just eyeball it. Prepare a large bowl with an ice bath for blanching the beans.
- Blanch the beans by adding them to the boiling water and cooking for 5 minutes. Then drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water. This will stop the cooking process so the beans don't turn mushy. Drain and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing for 4 to 5 minutes until the onions start to soften. Add the mushrooms (if using), salt and pepper and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the flour over the softened onions and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, then whisk in the chicken broth to make sure there are no lumps, then the half and half. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it has thickened, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the beans and stir to combine, then transfer to a large 9x13-inch casserole dish and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and french fried onions.
- Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Cover the dish with foil if the onions start to brown too quickly.
Notes
- Optional: If you want mushrooms in your green bean casserole, chop about 8 ounces of button mushrooms or 2 portobello mushrooms and add once the onions and garlic have been sauteed, before adding the flour.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
647mg
(27%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
975IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
17.1mg
(19%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 647mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 975IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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