Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Wine
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with this luxurious Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Wine. This reinvented classic combines the fresh snap of blanched green beans with the earthy depth of sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and a creamy, wine-infused sauce. Topped with golden fried onions and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this casserole bakes to bubbling perfection in just 20 minutes. The dry white wine adds a sophisticated twist, while the bacon brings savory indulgence to every bite. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing side dish, this casserole is as comforting as it is gourmet. Pair it with roasted meats or serve it alone to let its flavors shine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Trim the ends of the green beans and blanch them in a large pot of salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat in the skillet.
In the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat, sauté the diced onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the butter until melted. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in the white wine, followed by the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes, then remove the skillet from the heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked green beans, crumbled bacon (reserve a little for garnish), and the mushroom mixture. Toss well to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with crispy fried onions and grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, and garnish with the reserved crumbled bacon before serving. Enjoy your delicious Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Wine!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.7 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.8 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 250 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 3322 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.7 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.1 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 46.4 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2416 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
