Homemade Green Bean Casserole
This homemade green bean casserole is a classic comfort dish featuring fresh green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onions for the perfect holiday side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Steam the green beans for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir well to combine.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cream, cooking until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes.
- Season the sauce with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Combine the steamed green beans with the mushroom sauce and half of the crispy fried onions.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove casserole from oven, sprinkle remaining fried onions on top, and bake an additional 5 minutes until onions are golden and crispy.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a handful of shredded cheddar cheese before the final baking. Serve warm as a delicious side for holiday meals.