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Green Bean Casserole Recipe

This modern Green Bean Casserole recipe made from scratch features fresh green beans, cremini mushrooms, shallots, and grated parmesan.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 160 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs green beans (cut in half, trimmed and washed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup shallots (finely diced)
  • 1/3 cup shallots (minced)
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten free panko)
  • 16 oz sliced mushrooms ((I used cremini))
  • 1 tbsp grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
  • 1/4 cup flour (or gluten free flour)
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

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  1. Boil a large pot of water, add the green beans to the boiling water and blanch for 2 minutes (or 6-8 minutes if you like them softer). Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water or an ice bath to stop them from cooking.
  2. Meanwhile make the topping, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.  Add the shallots and sauté about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low, add breadcrumbs, grated cheese and thyme; sauté until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, careful not to burn.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  5. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté 1 to 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and sauté 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, stir constantly for about a minute, then slowly add chicken stock, then milk.
  7. Bring to a low boil, and cook stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in grated cheese.
  8. Add blanched green beans and mix well, season with salt and pepper as needed; pour into prepared baking dish.
  9. Top with toasted breadcrumbs and bake about 30 minutes.

Notes

  • If you're trying to avoid cheese with rennet, you can use Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan or BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan, as vegetarian options.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/8th of recipe Calories 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 280.5mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 160

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/8th of recipe
Calories 160kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 280.5mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.