Green Bean Casserole Recipe: Creamy and Classic
Creamy green bean casserole with mushrooms and crispy onions, ideal for holiday sides.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs fresh green beans trimmed (or 2 (14.5 oz) cans, drained)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ tsp soy sauce optional
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups crispy fried onions divided
- Optional: 1 tbsp parsley chopped.
- Suggested Sides: Roasted turkey mashed potatoes
Instructions
- Blanch fresh green beans for 4-5 minutes; cool in ice bath, drain.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; grease a 9x13-inch dish.
- Melt butter; cook mushrooms for 5-6 minutes. Add flour, cook 1-2 minutes.
- Whisk in milk, broth; cook until thickened. Add soy sauce, salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Mix in green beans, 1/2 cup onions, and optional cheese. Transfer to a dish.
- Top with 1 cup onions; bake for 25-30 minutes. Garnish with optional parsley; serve with turkey.
Notes
- Use fresh beans for the best texture.
- Whisk the sauce to avoid lumps.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Pair with stuffing or cranberry sauce.