Description
Indulge in the comfort of a Homemade Green Bean Casserole that elevates any meal with its rich, creamy mushroom sauce and a delightful crunch from homemade crispy shallots. This dish is crafted entirely from scratch, ensuring fresh flavors that outshine any canned alternatives. With tender green beans and layers of nutty parmesan, this casserole is perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that adds warmth and satisfaction to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium shallots
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 24 ounces fresh green beans
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the crispy shallots by heating vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Add sliced shallots in batches and fry until golden brown (about 3–5 minutes). Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes until bright green yet crisp. Transfer to an ice bath, then drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, continuously stirring for about 2 minutes, then whisk in chicken broth until thickened.
- Add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, thyme, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and heavy cream; mix well.
- Combine blanched green beans with the creamy mushroom sauce in a mixing bowl and fold in half of the parmesan cheese.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture into a baking dish, top with remaining parmesan cheese, and bake for about 25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve topped with crispy shallots.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg