Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy green bean casserole that’s perfect for any occasion. With tender green beans, savory mushrooms, and a crispy onion topping, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Fresh Green Beans:
1 pound trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces or frozen green beans
Unsalted Butter:
2 tablespoons
Onion:
1 small, finely chopped
Garlic:
2 cloves, minced
Button Mushrooms:
8 ounces, sliced
All-Purpose Flour:
2 tablespoons
Chicken Broth:
1 cup
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Ground Nutmeg (optional):
1/4 teaspoon
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional):
1 cup
Crispy Fried Onions:
1 1/2 cups
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook Green Beans: Boil green beans until just tender, then drain.
- Sauté Ingredients: Cook onion, garlic, and mushrooms until browned.
- Thicken Sauce: Add flour, broth, cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Bake: Stir in green beans and cheese. Transfer to baking dish, top with onions, and bake until golden.
Notes
- Fresh green beans give the best texture, but frozen work too — just skip blanching.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce to the mushroom mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
