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How to Make Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green bean casserole is a classic dish that appears on many holiday tables and potluck gatherings. While the canned version is convenient, using fresh green beans takes this dish to a whole new level. This recipe for Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Beans captures the fresh, crunchy texture and natural flavor of green beans, making it a standout side dish for any meal.

Using fresh green beans in this casserole not only provides a more vibrant color and robust flavor, but it also gives y...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (6 ounce) can crispy fried onions (such as Durkee®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and transfer to a large bowl
  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic; saute until mushrooms are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir into green beans.
  • Place remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a 2-quart, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power in 30 second intervals, until melted.
  • Add flour to melted butter and whisk until smooth. Add sea salt and pepper, then add 1 cup of milk; whisk until mixed together. Microwave for 2 minutes. Add the next cup of milk, whisking until smooth; microwave for 2 minutes. The roux mixture should thicken between additions, less so as each cup is added. Add remaining cup of milk; microwave for 2 minutes more, and then whisk.
  • Pour the green bean mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Add the thickened roux and combine. Add salt and pepper if desired.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until warm and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Top with crispy fried onions and return to the oven for 5 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 130mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 486mg

    Categories

    Savory recipes
    Side recipes
    Casserole recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Green bean recipes