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Description
A classic green bean casserole with homemade mushroom sauce for a rich and creamy side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and broth until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Combine green beans and mushroom sauce in a baking dish.
- Top with crispy fried onions.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for best texture.
- Replace milk with heavy cream for extra richness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg