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Green Bean Casserole

Savory Green Bean Casserole for Cozy Holiday Memories

This Homemade Green Bean Casserole is a creamy, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for holiday feasts, featuring fresh green beans and crispy shallots.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 500 grams Fresh Green Beans Trimmed and cut into halves
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For the mushroom sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 cup Chopped Shallots For the sauce
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic For the sauce
  • 8 ounces Sliced Mushrooms For the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For thickening the sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For the sauce
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Fried Shallots Homemade or store-bought

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Green Bean Casserole
  1. Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch fresh green beans for about 3-4 minutes, then transfer to an ice water bath to cool.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 1 cup of chopped shallots and 2 cloves of minced garlic until translucent.
  3. Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and gradually whisk in 1 cup of heavy cream; let simmer until thickened.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans and mushroom sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a greased baking dish.
  5. Top with crispy fried shallots and grated parmesan. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, then remove cover and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes.
  6. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving warm as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Consider making the creamy sauce ahead of time for convenience. This dish can also be refrigerated before baking.

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