Best 5 Best Ever Green Bean Casserole Ala Ab Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey of flavors with our collection of tantalizing recipes, carefully curated to elevate your culinary repertoire. From the classic Green Bean Casserole, a holiday staple, to its revamped version, the Ultimate Green Bean Casserole, each recipe promises a unique symphony of textures and tastes. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore these delectable dishes, guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned home chef or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you effortlessly towards creating unforgettable meals. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a delicious expedition.

**Green Bean Casserole:** This timeless classic, often gracing holiday tables, features tender green beans enveloped in a creamy, flavorful sauce, topped with a crispy layer of fried onions.

**Ultimate Green Bean Casserole:** Take your taste buds on a thrilling ride with this elevated version of the classic. Fresh green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and a delectable combination of cheeses blend harmoniously in a velvety sauce, crowned with a golden-brown onion topping.

**Healthy Green Bean Casserole:** For those seeking a lighter option, this recipe offers a delightful balance of flavors without compromising on taste. Green beans, lean protein, and a creamy sauce made with reduced-fat ingredients come together to create a guilt-free indulgence.

**Creamy Green Bean Casserole with Bacon:** Embark on a smoky, savory adventure with this rendition. Crispy bacon adds an irresistible crunch and umami flavor to the classic green bean casserole, creating a dish that's both comforting and exciting.

**Green Bean Casserole with Roasted Red Peppers:** Experience a vibrant twist on the classic casserole. Roasted red peppers infuse a sweet and smoky essence into the creamy sauce, while a crunchy breadcrumb topping adds a delightful textural contrast.

**Vegan Green Bean Casserole:** Delight in the goodness of plant-based ingredients with this vegan version of the beloved casserole. A flavorful combination of vegetables and a creamy cashew sauce create a satisfying dish that caters to dietary preferences without sacrificing taste.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create memorable meals with these exceptional green bean casserole recipes. Dive into the world of culinary artistry and let your kitchen become a symphony of flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This great variation of the traditional green bean casserole is topped with French fried onions and Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Jan

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place green beans and soup in a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix well and heat in the microwave on HIGH until warm (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and heat mixture for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with French fried onions and remaining cheese.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until the cheese melts and the onions just begin to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 19.8 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1068.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE 2.0



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A fresh take on Thanksgiving's classic side dish with blanched green beans, homemade mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onions.The original green bean casserole was concocted in 1955 by Campbell's Kitchen head Dorcas Reilly. The recipe, which originally called for four cups of cooked, cut green beans, one can of cream of mushroom soup, some milk, some soy sauce, a dash of pepper, and a canned French-fried onion, landed Reilly a spot in the Inventors Hall of Fame in 2002.I'm not trying to reinvent this holiday classic yet again, I'm just trying to make it even classic-er while making it taste more like the stuff that's supposed to be in it rather than commercial emulsifiers and salt. By the way, the green bean part of the casserole can be assembled up to a day ahead. Just leave off the top onions until you're ready to bake and bring the casserole out of the fridge about an hour before hitting the oven. This recipe first appeared in Season 11 of Good Eats.Photo by Lynne Calamia

Provided by Level Agency

Categories     Sides & Salads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more to taste
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
Neutral oil, for frying
2 large onions, thinly sliced on a mandoline
1/4 cup rice flour
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups unsalted chicken broth
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 cups half and half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF with a rack in the middle.
  • Bring 3 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of the salt to a boil in a large, heavy pot, such as a Dutch oven. Prepare an ice bath in a salad spinner. Add the beans to the boiling water, return to a boil, and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain the beans, then immediately transfer to the ice bath. Let sit until cool, about 5 minutes, then remove the basket insert and pour out the ice water. Spin the greens to dry them. Dry the pot well.
  • Next, pour 3/4 inch of oil into the now-dry pot, and bring to 375°F over medium-high heat. Line a half sheet pan or platter pan with paper towels and stash next to the cooktop.
  • While the oil heats, combine the onions and rice flour in a medium bowl and toss to coat the slices evenly in the flour. When the oil hits its target temp, carefully add about a quarter of the onion slices to the oil and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Use a spider to transfer to the prepared sheet pan and season lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining onions, then set aside. (The onions can be made up to a week ahead and stored in airtight containment at room temperature.)
  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. When the butter is foamy, add the mushrooms, the 2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms have given off all of their liquid, the liquid has evaporated, and the mushrooms have browned, about 10 minutes
  • Add the garlic and nutmeg and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Sift the flour over the mushrooms, then continue to cook, stirring, until the rawness has been cooked out of the flour, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the vinegar and cook about 1 minute. Slowly stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the half and half. Return to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Continue to simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture is quite thick, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the green beans and half of the fried onions, then top with the remaining onions. Transfer to the oven and bake until the sauce is bubbly around the edges and the onions are deeply browned, about 10 minutes.

NOT YOUR MAMA'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick spray
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
1 gallon water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Bake in the oven until golden brown, tossing every 10 minutes, for approximately 30 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use.
  • Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.
  • While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Add the half-and-half and cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

BEST EVER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Go fresh with Alton Brown's Best-Ever Green Bean Casserole recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. Onions tossed in panko breadcrumbs provide a crunchy topping.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Toss the onions 2 to 3 times during cooking. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.
  • While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

BEST EVER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE ALA AB



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Categories     Bean

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the topping:
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
For beans and sauce:
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Toss the onions 2 to 3 times during cooking. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F. While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside. Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Fresh Green Beans: For the best flavor and texture, use fresh green beans. If using frozen green beans, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup: Choose a high-quality cream of mushroom soup for the best flavor. You can also make your own cream of mushroom soup using fresh mushrooms.
  • Milk: Use whole milk for a richer flavor. You can also use a combination of milk and cream for an even more decadent casserole.
  • Butter: Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the casserole. You can also use a combination of butter and olive oil if you prefer.
  • Seasonings: Be generous with the seasonings. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all essential for a flavorful casserole.
  • Crispy Onions: Top the casserole with crispy onions before baking for a crunchy topping.
  • Baking: Bake the casserole until the green beans are tender and the casserole is bubbly. This usually takes around 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

This classic green bean casserole is a must-have at any holiday gathering. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its creamy sauce, tender green beans, and crispy onion topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit. You can experiment with different variations of the recipe to find the perfect one for your taste, but the basic ingredients and steps remain the same. So, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make the best-ever green bean casserole!

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