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Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Creamy Homemade Green Bean Casserole with a Fun Twist

Experience a delightful Homemade Green Bean Casserole, bringing nostalgia with creamy texture and crispy shallots.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound Fresh Green Beans Blanch for perfect crunch.
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Use fresh for rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh garlic.
  • 2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock Choose low-sodium.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Gluten-free option available.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil For sautéing.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Fried Shallots Homemade preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Use a vegan cheese for dairy-free option.
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • skillet
  • large pot
  • large saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice the shallots thinly. Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the shallots for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and drain on paper towels.
  2. Boil water in a large pot, add green beans, and blanch for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to ice bath, then drain well.
  3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms for an additional 5-7 minutes. Gradually whisk in stock and flour, cooking until thickened (3-5 minutes).
  4. Fold the blanched green beans into the mushroom sauce, seasoning with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper as needed.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, top with fried shallots and parmesan cheese.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 7-10 minutes until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Blanching green beans helps retain their crispness, and using low-sodium stock improves flavor control.

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