Classic Green Bean Casserole
A comforting and classic green bean casserole perfect for holidays or any family meal. Made with fresh green beans and a creamy mushroom sauce topped with crispy fried onions.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- 0.3 liter Milk whole milk recommended
- 0.3 liter Heavy cream
- 0.3 kg Mushrooms, sliced cremini or white button
- 0.5 cup Onion, thinly sliced for sautéing
- 0.1 cup Butter
- 0.1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper freshly ground
- 1 can Fried onions 6 oz can, for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blanch the trimmed green beans in boiling salted water for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they release their liquid and begin to brown, about 8-10 minutes.0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom and onion mixture and stir well to coat. Cook for 1 minute.0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- Gradually whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Add the blanched green beans to the sauce and stir to coat.0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Top evenly with the can of fried onions.0.9 kg Fresh green beans, trimmed
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, use fresh mushrooms instead of canned cream of mushroom soup and reduce the amount of fried onions or use homemade baked crispy onions.