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Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe
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A classic homemade green bean casserole made from scratch with a creamy sauce and topped with crispy fried onions, perfect for Thanksgiving or any occasion.

Ingredients

Fried Onions:

  • 1 lb. Fresh Green Beans (ends snapped off)
  • 8 Tablespoons Salted Butter (divided)
  • 1 Large Onion (chopped)
  • 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 2 1/2 cups Half n Half
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour or Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Fried Onions (such as French’s)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated (optional)

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions and Mushrooms: In a large skillet, heat 4 Tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until tender and caramelized, about 7-8 minutes, stirring often. Add mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes longer. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
  2. Prepare Cream Sauce: In the same skillet, heat remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter. Add flour or cornstarch and whisk. Cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in half n half, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Cook Green Beans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Boil a pot of water, add green beans, and cook for 6-7 minutes. Drain and cool in an ice bath.
  4. Combine and Bake: Mix onion-mushroom mixture with cream sauce. Add green beans and parmesan. Transfer to a baking dish, bake for 25 minutes until bubbly. Top with fried onions and bake for another 5 minutes.

Notes

  • May use fresh, frozen, or canned green beans.
  • Use half n half for a creamy sauce.
  • Cut green beans for bite-size pieces.

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