Description
This Creamy Homemade Green Bean Casserole combines crisp-tender green beans, a rich mushroom sauce, and a golden topping of fried shallots and parmesan for a fresh, flavorful take on the classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and blanched
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock (low-sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 1 cup fried shallots
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Blanch green beans in salted boiling water for 4 minutes, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain well.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a skillet, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft and lightly browned. Stir in onion and garlic powders.
- Assemble the Dish: Sprinkle flour over mushrooms, stir for one minute, then slowly whisk in stock until sauce thickens.
- Cook to Perfection: Add the green beans to the sauce, stirring to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer mixture to the baking dish. Top with fried shallots and parmesan cheese.
- Serve and Enjoy: Bake for 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top. Serve hot.
Notes
- Blanch green beans briefly to keep their bright color and crunch.
- Use fresh mushrooms for the richest flavor.
- Broil for 2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg