Green Bean Casserole
Made from scratch creamy tender crisp Green Bean Casserole with fresh mushrooms. The quintessential side dish for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans (washed and drained) (450g)
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced) (225g)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp dried thyme
- 2 cups milk (480ml)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (4 oz/113g)
- 1 cup crispy fried onions (50g)
Instructions
- Line up green beans on a chopping board a few at a time. Cut off the tops and tails.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Blanch green beans for 3 minutes. Remove with strainer and immediately place green beans in a cold bath to stop the cooking. Drain and transfer to a casserole dish. Mix in sliced mushrooms.
- Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan. Sauté onion and garlic for 2 minutes until soft. Add flour and stir constantly until mixture starts to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in dried thyme. Gradually pour in milk whisking or stirring into a smooth bubbly sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off stove.
- Pour sauce over green beans and mushrooms.
- Sprinkle cheese on the top. Bake in a preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 minutes. Remove casserole from oven and sprinkle French onions on the top. Return to the oven and continue to bake for another 5 minutes.
- Remove and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 274kcal
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