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Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Homemade Green Bean Casserole: Creamy Comfort Made Easy

Homemade Green Bean Casserole is a delightful comfort food recipe that brings fresh green beans and a creamy mushroom sauce together without canned ingredients.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Blanch these to maintain tenderness.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For making the sauce.
  • 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms For creamy mushroom sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Thickens the sauce.
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth Used in the sauce.
  • ½ cup Cream Or dairy-free alternative.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Or vegan parmesan for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Fried Shallots For topping.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • skillet
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep and blanch the green beans by trimming the ends and cutting them into 1–2 inch pieces. Boil them for 3–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp, then transfer to an ice bath.
  2. Make the creamy mushroom sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan, sautéing mushrooms, stirring in flour, then whisking in vegetable broth and cream.
  3. Combine the blanched green beans with the creamy mushroom sauce in a mixing bowl, then pour into a greased baking dish.
  4. Prepare the fried shallots by heating oil in a skillet and frying the shallots until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Bake the casserole in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20 minutes covered with foil, then add the fried shallots and bake for another 7–10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Blanch the green beans carefully for vibrant color and mix seasonings to taste. You can prepare the casserole a day ahead for convenience.

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