Description
Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch is a delightful, homemade dish that elevates the classic recipe to new heights. Made with fresh green beans, savory mushrooms, and a rich gravy sauce, this casserole eliminates the need for canned soups while delivering a creamy texture that will impress at any family gathering or holiday dinner. The crispy onion topping adds the perfect crunch, making it an irresistible comfort food. Whether served as a side or the centerpiece of your meal, this casserole promises to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 pound fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 and 1/4 cups half-and-half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare onion: Slice thinly, coat in flour, dip in egg and milk mixture, then cover with panko. Bake until golden brown for about 20 minutes.
- Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; then transfer to ice water.
- In an ovenproof skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms; add garlic and flour, then gradually stir in broth and half-and-half until thickened.
- Mix blanched green beans with mushroom gravy and top with baked onions.
- Bake at 400°F (204°C) until bubbling—about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg