Green Bean Casserole
A modern twist on the classic green bean casserole. This recipe ditches the canned soup for a rich and flavorful homemade sauce, showcasing the vibrant taste of green beans and earthy mushrooms. Topped with a crunchy layer of golden French's fried onions, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 40 0z cut green beans drained
- 6 oz mushrooms sliced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup minced onions
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup 1/2 & 1/2
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 strips bacon cooked & crumbled
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup French's fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees℉. Grease a 2 Quart baking dish.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced onion and cook until translucent, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic and stir until coated. Cook a few minutes to cook the flour off. Slowly stir in the chicken broth and 1/2 & 1/2. Cook until thickened stirring constantly. Add the salt and pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl place the drained green beans, sliced mushrooms, bacon and shredded sharp cheese. Pour the white sauce over and mix well. Place in 2-quart baking dish. Top with 1 cup French's fried onions. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 0.3mg
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