**A Culinary Symphony of Flavors: Embark on a Green Bean Casserole Adventure**
In the realm of classic comfort food, few dishes reign supreme like the iconic green bean casserole. This culinary delight, often gracing holiday tables and family gatherings, blends crisp green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and a crispy onion topping into a harmonious symphony of flavors. Yet, beyond this traditional rendition, a world of variations awaits the adventurous cook, each offering a unique twist on this beloved casserole. From a vegetarian delight brimming with roasted vegetables to a tangy rendition featuring sun-dried tomatoes and feta, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind this timeless dish and explore a world of flavor combinations that will elevate your green bean casserole to new heights.
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
BEST EVER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
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
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.
CLASSIC GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- If using fresh or frozen green beans, boil just until tender crisp.
- Combine soup, green beans, milk, soy sauce, pepper, salt, 1 cup of crispy onions, and cheese (if using) in a casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or bubbly.
- Remove from oven and stir. Top with remaining onions and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes or until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 422 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
FRESH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Add 2 quarts water and a generous pinch of salt to a Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, prepare an ice bath by combining 4 cups ice and 4 cups water in a large bowl. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook just until crisp-tender and bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain the beans and immediately plunge them into the ice bath. When cool, drain again and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the Dutch oven over medium heat. When the bubbles have subsided, whisk in the flour until it is free of lumps. Cook until the mixture is slightly golden and smells of toasted nuts, about 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the milk and cream, whisking constantly. Add the thyme and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth. Cook, whisking occasionally, until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the mushrooms, spreading them in an even layer; do not season or stir the mushrooms. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir to flip the mushrooms, then continue cooking until browned all over, another 3 minutes. Add the brandy, if using, and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute. Season with pepper and then scrape the mushrooms into the pot with the cream sauce.
- Add the green beans to the mushroom cream sauce. Fold in 1 cup of the fried onions. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
- Bake until the casserole is hot and bubbling around the edges, 30 to 35 minutes. Top with the butter crackers and the remaining 1/2 cup fried onions. Bake for another 5 minutes, just to brown the topping.
BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
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
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
ULTIMATE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE (FROM SCRATCH)
Featured in magazines across the web and consistently rated THE BEST green bean casserole EVER!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook for another 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet and whisk in the flour. Once combined, continue whisking for another 2 minutes until the mixture has slightly deepened in color. Add the half-and-half and chicken broth while constantly whisking to prevent lumps. Once slightly thickened, add the cheese and whisk until melted and combined.
- Next add the mushroom/bacon mixture along with the salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes, then add the green beans. Stir to combine.
- Pour the bean mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish and sprinkle the French fried onions all over the top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbling and the onions are golden and crispy. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Sodium 752 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
If you're looking for the best green bean casserole recipe, look no further. This version requires only four ingredients and takes just five minutes of prep time. This green bean casserole is made with cream of mushroom soup, for a reliably creamy taste and crispy fried onions for plenty of crunchy topping every time. Make our easy Green Bean Casserole even easier by pulling it together the day before, then pop it into the oven before the big meal.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, mix green beans, soup and milk.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, topping with onions during last 5 minutes of baking, until bubbly.
- ALTERNATE METHOD: Heat oven to 325°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, mix green beans, soup and milk. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, topping with onions during last 5 minutes of baking, until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH
No cans here! Fresh mushrooms, onion, and herbs with frozen green beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese make this a delightfully tasty twist on the traditional casserole. I developed this recipe, longing for a 'no cans' version of the classic dish. I made this one year for my husband's family at Christmas time, and now they ask for it every year! My husband asks me to make it for dinner throughout the year.
Provided by Auriel
Categories Side Dish Casseroles Green Bean Casserole Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place green beans into a saucepan and fill with about 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil and steam until beans are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with the mushrooms. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender. Whisk in flour until blended, then mix in the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, so that no lumps form and then stir in sour cream. Warm over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Dump in the green beans and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
- Remove from the heat and toss briefly with some of the Cheddar cheese and French fried onions, saving some of each to sprinkle over the top. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and top with the reserved onions and cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 469 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh green beans. Fresh green beans have a better flavor and texture than canned or frozen beans.
- Cook the green beans until they are tender-crisp. Overcooked green beans are mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality cream of mushroom soup. A good quality cream of mushroom soup will have a rich, flavorful taste.
- Add some shredded cheddar cheese to the casserole. Cheddar cheese adds a nice cheesy flavor to the casserole.
- Top the casserole with crispy fried onions. Crispy fried onions add a delicious crunchy texture to the casserole.
- Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and hot. This will ensure that the casserole is cooked through.
Conclusion:
This Miracle Green Bean Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh green beans, cream of mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and crispy fried onions. The casserole is baked until it is bubbly and hot. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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