Description
A classic creamy green bean casserole featuring tender green beans and mushrooms in a rich, savory sauce, topped with crispy fried onions. This comforting side dish is perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until tender, 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, vegetable broth, soy sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine green beans with mushroom mixture in baking dish.
- Bake 25 minutes, then top with crispy onions and bake 10 more minutes until golden.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Frozen green beans can be substituted; thaw and drain first.
- For crispier topping, add onions during last 10 minutes of baking.
- Store leftovers in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in oven for best texture.
- For gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and fried onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg