Description
This Best Green Bean Casserole is creamy, flavorful, and topped with crispy fried onions — the ultimate holiday side dish that everyone will love! 🥘 Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions (divided)
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then plunge into ice water. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms; sauté until tender.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir 1 minute, then gradually add broth and cream. Cook until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir in green beans, half of the fried onions, and cheese (if using).
- Transfer to baking dish and bake 20 minutes.
- Top with remaining fried onions and bake 5–7 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm for the best green bean casserole ever!
Notes
💡 Tip: Add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire for extra flavor. This casserole is perfect for making ahead — top with fried onions just before baking for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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