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Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Irresistibly Creamy Homemade Green Bean Casserole Delight

This Homemade Green Bean Casserole features a creamy mushroom sauce and tender green beans, perfect for any holiday meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans or frozen green beans
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Shallots or onions as a substitute
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms fresh or canned
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Milk or almond/coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • Other Seasonings to taste
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fried Shallots

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • large pot
  • medium saucepan
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Fried Shallots: Slice shallots thinly and heat oil in a skillet. Fry shallots until golden brown, then drain on paper towel.
  2. Blanch the Green Beans: Boil salted water, add green beans for 3-4 minutes, then plunge into ice water.
  3. Make the Creamy Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and broth. Cook until thickened, then add sautéed mushrooms and seasonings.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: Fold blanched green beans into sauce and mix in half the parmesan cheese.
  5. Assemble the Casserole: Pour mixture into a greased baking dish, top with remaining parmesan and fried shallots.
  6. Bake the Casserole: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 20 minutes, then an additional 7-10 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure to blanch the green beans briefly for best results. Make-ahead options available.

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