**Green Bean Casserole: A Comforting Dish, Made from Scratch**
Green bean casserole is a classic American comfort food dish that is often served during Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. This delicious casserole is made with fresh green beans, a creamy sauce, and crispy fried onions. In this article, we provide three delicious recipes for green bean casserole that are sure to please everyone at your table. Our first recipe is a classic green bean casserole made with cream of mushroom soup, milk, and cheddar cheese. Our second recipe is a healthier version of the classic casserole, using Greek yogurt and low-fat milk instead of cream of mushroom soup. And our third recipe is a vegan green bean casserole made with a creamy cashew sauce and topped with crispy shallots. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your dietary preferences. So, whether you're looking for a traditional, healthy, or vegan green bean casserole, we have a recipe for you!
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE - NO CANNED ONIONS OR SOUP
If you're looking for an update to the classic green bean casserole, this is it. It's very fresh tasting. Adapted from a Penzey's spice catalog from several years ago. The cooking sherry is optional, but it really adds to the flavor.
Provided by appleydapply
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook green beans according to package directions.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat saute onions, thyme and parsley in butter for 5 minutes.
- Blend in salt, pepper, flour and lemon peel. Add sour cream and sherry, and cook on low for 3 minutes.
- Grease a medium/large casserole dish with butter, add cooked and drained beans to the dish. Pour the sour cream and spice mix over the beans, stir gently to coat. Sprinkle grated cheese and bread crumbs over the top of the dish.
- Bake at 350 for 20 to 30 minutes, until topping is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.8, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30, Sodium 291.4, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.6, Protein 4.9
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE (NO SOUP)
Recipe from Ree Drummond, Food Network. I watched her prepare this dish to take to a Church potluck and was impressed that it did not include canned soup and that it also used fresh green beans vs. canned.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Peppers
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cut the green beans in half if you like the pieces to be a little smaller. Blanch the green beans; drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow the green beans to cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain the beans once they are cool and set aside.
- Add the bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon for 2 minutes, and then add the peppers, garlic and onions, and continue cooking until the bacon is done (but not crisp) and the onions are golden brown, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Cook for a minute or two, and then pour in the milk and half and half. continue cooking, whisking constantly, while the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, some black pepper and the cayenne, and then add the grated cheese. Stir while the cheese melts. Turn off the heat.
- Add the bacon/onion mixture and stir to combine. Add the green beans and stir gently to combine. Pour into a baking dish and top with the panko. Bake until the sauce is bubbly and the panko is golden, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.1, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 46, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 9.5, Protein 11.5
HOMEMADE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITHOUT CONDENSED SOUP
Homemade Green Bean Casserole made without condensed soup. So creamy and delicious!
Provided by Elyse
Yield 8-10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add beans to boiling water and let boil for 5 minutes.
- Drain beans and add mushrooms then set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and parsley and cook for a few minutes until onion is tender.
- Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until well combined then gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Whisk in sour cream and continue stirring over medium heat until sauce begins to bubble.
- Fold in green beans and mushrooms until evenly coated.
- Add half the cheese and fried onions and mix until well combined.
- Pour green bean mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and onions on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 281 kcal, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 54 mg, Carbohydrate 63 g, Sugar 29 g, Protein 17 mg
GRANDMA'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
This recipe is much better than the standard mushroom soup and French fried onion version.
Provided by Amy Barry
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. Stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. Add green beans, and stir to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread shredded cheese over the top. In a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 832 mg, Sugar 3 g
Tips for Making the Best Green Bean Casserole Without Canned Soup:
- Use fresh green beans. Fresh green beans have a better flavor and texture than canned green beans. If you're using frozen green beans, thaw them before cooking.
- Make your own cream sauce. The cream sauce is the key ingredient in green bean casserole, so it's important to make it from scratch. This way, you can control the flavor and consistency of the sauce.
- Use a variety of cheeses. A combination of cheeses gives the casserole a more complex flavor. Cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère are all good choices.
- Don't overcook the green beans. Green beans should be cooked until they are tender but still slightly firm. Overcooked green beans will be mushy and lose their flavor.
- Top the casserole with crispy fried onions. Crispy fried onions add a delicious crunch and flavor to the casserole. You can buy them pre-made or make your own.
Conclusion:
Green bean casserole is a classic holiday dish that can be easily made without canned soup. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious and flavorful green bean casserole that everyone will love. This homemade version of green bean casserole is a great way to use fresh green beans and other ingredients that you probably already have on hand. It's also a healthier option than the traditional casserole, as it doesn't contain any processed ingredients. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy side dish, give this green bean casserole without canned soup a try.
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