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Green Bean Casserole Side

Delicious Green Bean Casserole Side for Cozy Family Dinners

This Green Bean Casserole Side is creamy, comforting, and perfect for family dinners, bringing warmth and flavor to any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Ingredients
  • 1 pound Fresh or Frozen Green Beans Substitute asparagus or broccoli if desired.
  • 4 tablespoons Butter
  • 8 ounces Sliced Fresh Mushrooms Fresh is preferred over canned.
  • 0.33 cup Flour For thickening the mushroom sauce.
  • 2 cups Milk Dairy or dairy-free alternatives like almond or coconut milk.
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Use plant-based cheese for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Fried Shallots Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Blanch the fresh or frozen green beans for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Quickly transfer them to an ice bath to halt the cooking process, then drain thoroughly.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced fresh mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and moisture is released. Sprinkle in flour to form a roux, stirring constantly, then gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk until thickened. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  3. Remove skillet from heat and gently fold in the blanched green beans into the mushroom sauce until completely coated.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and pour the green bean and mushroom mixture into it, spreading it evenly. Top with grated parmesan cheese and sprinkle with crispy fried shallots.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a stress-free cooking experience, assemble the casserole up to 48 hours ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake.

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