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Green Bean Casserole

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A beloved holiday classic, this green bean casserole combines tender green beans, a creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onions. Made with fresh mushrooms, garlic, and shallots, it’s richer and more flavorful than the traditional canned version.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt (for boiling water)

2 pounds French cut green beans, trimmed and halved

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 ounces baby Bella or white mushrooms, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 shallot, chopped

¾ teaspoon kosher salt

⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 substitute)

1 ½ cups vegetable broth

1 ½ cups half-and-half (or whole milk, or heavy cream for richer sauce)

1 can French’s Crispy Fried Onions, Original

1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 3-4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and shallot; cook 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in ¾ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.
  5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stirring for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
  6. Slowly whisk in vegetable broth, then half-and-half. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add blanched green beans and stir to coat.
  8. Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish.
  9. Top with crispy fried onions.
  10. Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  11. Drizzle with olive oil before serving, if desired.

Notes

Use heavy cream instead of half-and-half for a richer sauce.

Add shredded Parmesan or Gruyère cheese for a cheesy twist.

Make gluten-free with gluten-free flour and certified GF fried onions.

Add chopped cooked bacon for a smoky flavor.

Use almond milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in a 350°F oven 15-20 minutes until hot and bubbly. Add fresh crispy onions on top when reheating.

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