Description
This classic Green Bean Casserole is a must-have for holiday gatherings. Fresh green beans smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce and topped with crispy fried onions, this dish is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Green Beans:
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
Mushroom Sauce:
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream OR half & half OR whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
Topping:
- 2 cups French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 375° F.
- Prepare green beans: Spread green beans in a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Make mushroom sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Sauté, then stir in flour. Add cream, stir until bubbles form. Stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine: Pour sauce over green beans, top with fried onions.
- Bake: Uncovered for 45 minutes. Cover with foil and bake 15 more minutes if beans are too crisp.
Notes
- Make it in advance: Prepare casserole up to combining beans with sauce, cover, and refrigerate. Top with onions before baking.
- Storing & reheating: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat at 350° for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
