The Best Green Bean Casserole I Promise
Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with "The Best Green Bean Casserole I Promise," a show-stopping twist on the classic comfort dish. This recipe swaps out canned ingredients for fresh flavors, featuring crisp blanched green beans coated in a luscious homemade mushroom cream sauce infused with garlic, nutmeg, and sharp cheddar cheese. Topped with golden crispy fried onions, this casserole bakes to bubbling perfection in just 25 minutes. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving or craving a cozy side dish, this easy-to-follow recipe is guaranteed to wow your crowd. Ready in under an hour, it's the perfect blend of homestyle decadence and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1.5 cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray or butter.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately transfer the green beans to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms and onions and sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened and browned. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
Gradually pour in the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the chicken or vegetable broth and heavy cream, continuing to whisk and cook until the mixture thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and mix until melted and fully incorporated.
Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss them in the cream sauce to coat evenly.
Transfer the green bean mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the crispy fried onions across the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
Remove from the oven, let sit for 5 minutes, and serve warm. Enjoy the best green bean casserole you’ve ever had!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2123 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.0 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.0 g | 445% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 377 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 5869 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.5 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 61.3 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1504 mg | 116% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2696 mg | 57% | |
*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.
