Description
A comforting and creamy green bean casserole that is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a casserole dish.
- Cook the green beans in boiling salted water until bright green and tender. Drain and set aside.
- Make the creamy sauce by melting butter in a skillet, adding onion and cooking until soft, then adding garlic and flour.
- Add broth and milk to the skillet, whisking to keep the sauce smooth until it thickens. Stir in mushrooms, sour cream, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the green beans with the sauce until well mixed.
- Assemble by pouring the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
- Add French fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until golden.
- Rest the casserole for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Add Greek yogurt for a lighter option. Stir in Parmesan cheese or fresh thyme for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, comfort food, holiday side dish