Description
Homemade Green Bean Casserole A creamy, crispy, classic comfort dish made with fresh green beans, mushrooms, and a homemade sauce.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
2 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup fried onions
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a baking dish.
2. Blanch green beans in salted water for 5 minutes, then cool in ice water.
3. Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms in butter until soft.
4. Add flour and whisk for 1 minute; gradually stir in milk and broth.
5. Simmer until thickened, season with salt and pepper.
6. Mix sauce with beans and half the fried onions.
7. Pour into dish and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
8. Top with remaining onions and bake 5 minutes more.
Notes
Use fresh beans for best texture.
For vegan version, use plant-based milk and butter.
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Homemade Green Bean Casserole, easy casserole, holiday side