Description
Elevate your dinner table with this delicious Homemade Green Bean Casserole. Perfectly creamy, savory, and topped with golden, crispy fried onions, this side dish is a must-have for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners. By skipping the canned soup and using a fresh mushroom-based sauce, this recipe delivers a rich, gourmet flavor. It is a streamlined, beginner-friendly dish that saves you time while ensuring a memorable, stress-free meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
4 strips turkey bacon, diced
1 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 cups crispy fried onions
Instructions
Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 4 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain and plunge into ice water.
Cook the diced turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until browned, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flavor.
Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth and heavy cream, simmering until the sauce is thick and glossy.
Stir in the green beans, half of the crispy turkey bacon, soy sauce, and pepper.
Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Top with the remaining turkey bacon and crispy fried onions.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until bubbling and golden.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to ensure the fried onions regain their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg