Description
This Homemade Green Bean Casserole is made completely from scratch — no canned soup! 🥘 Fresh green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy onions make this a comforting and flavorful holiday side dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
- 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 black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions (divided)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes, then transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms, sautéing until tender (about 5–6 minutes).
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and cream, stirring until thickened and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir in green beans and half of the fried onions (and cheese if using).
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and bake for 20 minutes.
- Top with remaining fried onions and bake an additional 5–7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy your homemade twist on a holiday classic!
Notes
💡 Tip: You can prepare the casserole ahead of time — just assemble, cover, and refrigerate. Add the topping right before baking for the crispiest results!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: green bean casserole, homemade casserole, thanksgiving side dish, creamy mushroom sauce, holiday recipes