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Green Bean Casserole from Scratch Easy Creamy Crispy Holiday Side

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A homemade green bean casserole with a creamy mushroom sauce and crispy fried onions, perfect for holiday dinners or any family meal. Made from scratch with fresh ingredients for rich flavor and a crunchy topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups French fried onions (about 50g), for topping

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook until bright green and just tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and lock in the color. Drain again and set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 4-5 minutes until they release their moisture and start to brown. Stir in the minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted. Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste. Slowly whisk in the broth and then the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, then season with salt and plenty of black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Gently fold the blanched green beans into the sauce, then transfer everything to an 8×12-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the French fried onions evenly over the top. Bake uncovered until bubbly and golden, about 25-30 minutes.

Notes

Use fresh green beans for best texture; blanch and shock in ice water to keep crisp and vibrant. Make your own crispy onions by thinly slicing onions, tossing with flour, and frying until golden for best flavor. Season sauce generously with salt and pepper. Avoid overbaking to keep sauce creamy and onions crispy. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days; reheat gently with splash of milk or broth.

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Keywords: green bean casserole, holiday side dish, from scratch, creamy, crispy onions, mushroom sauce, Thanksgiving, Christmas

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