Homemade Green Bean Casserole Delight: A Creamy, Crispy Treat
This homemade green bean casserole is a creamy and flavorful side dish, perfect for any gathering. It's made from fresh ingredients and topped with crispy fried onions for added texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch segments
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms sliced
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup crispy fried onions for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch the green beans in salted boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and cool.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion, and sauté until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and garlic, cooking until mushrooms are tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute, then whisk in vegetable broth and heavy cream.
- Season the sauce with soy sauce, sea salt, and black pepper, stirring until thickened.
- Combine blanched green beans with the creamy sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle crispy fried onions on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using a plant-based cream alternative.