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Fresh Green Bean Casserole in a white baking dish.

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Fresh Green Bean Casserole From Scratch is a creamy, delicious version of classic Green Bean Casserole we love to eat for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Course: casseroles, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: thanksgiving, Thanksgiving side dish
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Sandy

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Large Bowl
  • Large Pot
  • Large, Deep Frying Pan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ - 2 pounds Fresh Green Beans ends trimmed
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt + 3 Tablespoons for boiling water
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 clove Garlic pressed or finely minced
  • 1 Shallot diced
  • 6 ounces Cremini Mushrooms chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3 ½ Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ¼ cups Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 2 teaspoons Chicken Bouillon (Better Than Bouillon© or 1 cube)
  • 1 ¼ cups Half and Half
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce low sodium

To Finish

  • ¾ 6-ounce can Crispy Fried Onions

Instructions

  • Gather all of your ingredients and tools needed. Prep the vegetables (clean, chop, etc.)
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9"x13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. Also prepare a large bowl of ice water.

Blanch the Green Beans

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil on the stove. Add the green beans and 3 Tablespoons of salt to the water. Cook for 5 minutes, then drain the beans and immediately add them to the ice water to stop the cooking process. Then drain them and set aside.

Make the Sauce

  • In a large, deep frying pan heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and sauté, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
  • Lower heat to medium and add the garlic. Stir well and sauté about 30 seconds.
  • Add the mushrooms, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until mushrooms release some moisture.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes to get the raw taste from the flour, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the chicken broth, then dissolve the bouillon in the broth. Stir well, then add the half and half and stir again. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and add the green beans. Stir to combine, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the fried onions over the top in an even layer.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

See the article for Substitutions, Variations, and Make Ahead information.
 
 

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave slowly.
Freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal