Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
A super tasty version of a classic, made from scratch using fresh ingredients. This is a family favorite that everyone will love!
Servings 8
Calories 136kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and pepper
- 4 cups green beans frozen, about 20oz
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 cup fried onions
Instructions
- Get prepped: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Dice ½ cup onion, mince 2 cloves garlic, slice 8 ounces mushrooms, and measure all ingredients.
- Sauté the vegetables: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add mushrooms and seasoning: Add mushrooms and season with 1 teaspoon dried thyme and salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms soften and release their moisture.
- Make the sauce: Sprinkle ¼ cup all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir until combined. Slowly stir in 1 cup chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, add 1 cup half-and-half, and cook until thickened.
- Combine and bake: Remove from heat and stir in 4 cups green beans until well coated. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe skillet or baking dish. Top with 1 cup fried onions and bake for 15 minutes, or until bubbling.
- Cool and serve: Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
