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    Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

    June 11, 2013 by Laureen King 29 Comments

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    A best ever Green Bean Casserole recipe that is made from scratch with creamy green bean filling and a crispy onion topping. via @artandthekitch
    Best Ever Green Bean Casserole is an exceptional recipe for fresh green beans, great to bring to any potluck dinner. You may even get the kids to eat green beans with this recipe! Make ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to cook!
    Square baking dish filled with green bean casserole topped with crunchy shallots.

    This Green Bean Casserole is one of those homestyle recipes that are always a part of those festive dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Serve with Roast Turkey or Slow Cooker Maple and Beer Braised Ham.

    Square baking dish filled with green bean casserole topped with crunchy shallots.

    Square baking dish filled with green bean casserole topped with crunchy shallots.

    Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

    Laureen King
    Best Ever Green Bean Casserole is an exceptional recipe for fresh green beans, great to bring to any potluck dinner.
    3.86 from 41 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 321 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 ½ lbs fresh green beans trimmed cut into 2 inch pieces
    • 1 lb mushrooms sliced
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 6 tbsp butter plus more for dish
    • 1 tsp kosher salt
    • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
    • 6 tbsp flour
    • 2 cups milk
    • pinch of cayenne pepper
    • pinch of nutmeg
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup bread crumbs
    • ¼ cup canola oil
    • 4-6 shallots sliced thin

    Instructions
     

    • Melt 2 tbsp butter in  large skillet, add onion and saute until softened, (about 5 mins).
    • Add bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook until softened and most of liquid has evaporated.
    • Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
    • Fill large bowl with ice water.
    • Bring saucepan of water to boil, add beans and cook until just tender (4-5 mins)
    • Drain and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking.
    • When cooled, add drained beans to mushroom mixture.
    • Melt remaining 4 tbsp. butter in medium saucepan, medium heat.
    • Add 4 tbsp flour, whisk constantly until mixture begins to turn golden. (2 mins)
    • Pour in milk continually whisking until mixture has thickened (3 mins)
    • Stir in cayenne, nutmeg.
    • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, stir occasionally.
    • Pour over beans and toss to combine.
    • Butter 2L casserole dish. Spread half of the green bean mixture over bottom.
    • Sprinkle half the grated parmesan, then spread with remaining green beans.
    • Combine remaining parmesan and bread crumbs.
    • Sprinkle over casserole.
    • Cover with foil, bake 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes until casserole is bubbly and heated through.
    • Then, uncover casserole and bake under broiler until top is golden brown.
    • For shallots, heat canola oil in medium skillet, toss shallots with remaining 2 tbsp. of flour. Fry until golden brown.
    • Sprinkle casserole with fried shallots, serve immediately.

    Notes

    this recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to cook.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 562mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1526IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword green bean casserole, Thanksgiving side dish, green beans
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Square baking dish filled with green bean casserole topped with crunchy shallots.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Angie Schneider

      June 11, 2013 at 6:06 pm

      A very flavourful casserole!

      Reply
    2. Paola Bacci

      June 18, 2013 at 11:33 am

      Beautiful recipe!!!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        June 18, 2013 at 1:52 pm

        Thank you Paola!

        Reply
    3. Anonymous

      November 18, 2013 at 10:56 pm

      How many does this serve? If really good, should I double for 10:)?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 19, 2013 at 1:58 am

        The recipe should feed 6-8. Not really sure if you need to double up or not, not everyone loves green beans, but I probably would, then you won't risk not everyone having a serving.

        Reply
    4. Lucinda

      November 27, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      Very yummy recipe.... I added crumbled bacon to the bean mixture. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 27, 2013 at 2:08 pm

        Thanks for letting me know, great idea to add the bacon.

        Reply
    5. Natasha Borowicz

      November 25, 2014 at 8:08 pm

      What kind of bread crumbs did you use for this recipe - looks great!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 25, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        Hi Natasha, I just used plain white breadcrumbs.

        Reply
    6. Anonymous

      November 26, 2014 at 2:09 pm

      How long can you store it in the fridge before cooking?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 26, 2014 at 2:16 pm

        I usually make mine in the morning, then bake for dinner that night.

        Reply
    7. Anonymous

      December 08, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      I made this for Thanksgiving. Everyone loved it. Best greenbean casserole I have had.

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        December 08, 2014 at 9:16 pm

        Wonderful!! thank you so much for letting me know 🙂

        Reply
    8. Erin

      November 06, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Can you Freeze it or make it a day or two ahead and refrigerate?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 09, 2016 at 10:54 pm

        Hi Erin, I have not personally froze this recipe, but can't see any reason that it wouldn't freeze wonderfully. It may require a bit longer baking time.

        Reply
    9. Nicole

      November 25, 2016 at 12:12 am

      Just made this today for Thanksgiving. Best green bean casserole I've ever had! Got sooo many compliments from my family. I doubled the recipe and then baked it for 55 minutes - it came out perfect. Thanks for the recipe!!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 25, 2016 at 1:54 pm

        that is awesome, got to love when you try a new recipe and its a hit with the family. Happy Thanksgiving

        Reply
    10. Brittany

      November 15, 2018 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      What size of casserole dish?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 17, 2018 at 7:56 am

        Hi Brittany, I used a squared 2L size corning ware casserole dish

        Reply
    11. Jennifer Washington

      November 21, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I could totally make this with milk/cheese alternatives!
      'might just be the dish I take to Christmas pot luck I'm invited to!

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 22, 2018 at 5:12 am

        Love to hear how it turns out with the substitutions.

        Reply
    12. Tyerra

      November 21, 2018 at 10:39 pm

      Could you cook this in a crock pot? If so, how long and at what temp would you do?

      Reply
      • Laureen King

        November 22, 2018 at 5:10 am

        Hi Tyerra, I have never cooked it in a crockpot so now sure the outcome.

        Reply

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