Description
Savor the irresistible flavor of the Best-Ever Green Bean Casserole. With a creamy Parmesan sauce and crispy onions, this dish is perfect for holiday feasts or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb. fresh green beans
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 4 large sprigs thyme
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup French’s fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and bring a pot of salted water to boil. Blanch green beans for 3 minutes and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté half the mushrooms until golden, then repeat for remaining mushrooms.
- Make cream sauce by cooking butter and flour until golden, then whisk in milk and cream, simmering until thick. Add garlic and Parmesan.
- In a baking dish, layer green beans, mushrooms, and cream sauce. Bake covered for 25-30 minutes, then bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
- Top with fried onions and bake for another 3 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider homemade baked onions instead of fried.
Feel free to prepare the casserole a day ahead and refrigerate before baking.
Use non-dairy milk alternatives if needed, ensuring they are unsweetened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg