Description
Indulge in the comfort of Homemade Green Bean Casserole, a delightful side dish that elevates any meal with its rich, creamy mushroom sauce and crispy shallots. This recipe omits canned ingredients, providing a fresh and flavorful experience that’s perfect for holidays or family gatherings. With tender green beans, nutty parmesan, and a satisfying crunch from homemade fried shallots, this casserole is loaded with textures and tastes that will impress your guests. Whether paired with roasted turkey or served at a potluck, this dish brings warmth and joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ounces fresh green beans
- 4 medium shallots (halved lengthwise & then sliced thinly into half moons)
- 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying shallots)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or paste)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (smooth or whole grain)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 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 (divided)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced shallots and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add trimmed green beans to boiling water. Cook for about 5 minutes until bright green but still crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In the skillet, melt unsalted butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms; sauté until they release their moisture and become tender. Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Add flour to create a roux; whisk continuously for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Stir in lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Allow sauce to simmer until thickened. Stir in heavy cream.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked green beans with creamy mushroom sauce. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture into a baking dish and top with half of the crispy fried shallots.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on top along with remaining fried shallots. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg