Description
This Ultimate Homestyle Green Bean Casserole is rich, creamy, and loaded with homemade flavor — no canned soup required! 🥘 A delicious upgrade to the classic holiday side dish that’s sure to impress your family and guests.
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 whole 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 your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and mushrooms, cooking until softened and golden, about 5–6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in broth and cream until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in green beans, half of the fried onions, and cheese (if using).
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Top with remaining fried onions and bake an additional 5–7 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm and enjoy the ultimate homestyle comfort dish for your holiday table!
Notes
💡 Tip: For extra depth of flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce to the mushroom mixture. This casserole also reheats beautifully — perfect for make-ahead Thanksgiving prep!
- Prep Time: 20 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
Keywords: green bean casserole, homemade casserole, thanksgiving side dish, creamy mushroom sauce, holiday comfort food