Best 6 Never Enough Green Bean Casserole Recipes

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**Indulge in a Classic: Green Bean Casserole with a Touch of Gourmet**

Green bean casserole, an iconic dish deeply rooted in American cuisine, has graced countless dinner tables for generations. This delectable side dish epitomizes comfort food, blending tender green beans, creamy mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions into a harmonious symphony of flavors. In this culinary journey, we'll explore the beloved classic green bean casserole, along with two exciting variations: a vegetarian-friendly rendition and a gourmet delight infused with roasted garlic and shallots. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these exceptional recipes that elevate the humble green bean casserole to new heights.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Tender green beans are tossed in a delicious creamy sauce, cheese, crispy onions, and baked with even more crispy onions until hot and bubbly.

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Casserole     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups frozen cut green bean (defrosted)
10 ½ ounces cream of mushroom soup
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1 ½ cups crispy fried onions (divided)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, optional)

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

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.

A NEW GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This recipe is a new version of green bean casserole. It uses fresh green beans that are topped with delicious caramelized onions, Parmesan cheese, and grape tomatoes.

Provided by Mrs Boss

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
4 cups sliced onions
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more if needed
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste
halved grape tomatoes

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook green beans at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a 9x13-inch dish.
  • Cook and stir onions, vinegar, garlic, sugar, basil, and oregano in a skillet over medium heat until onions are softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until onions are very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spread onion mixture over green beans and top with Parmesan cheese. Arrange tomatoes, cut sides down, atop Parmesan cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.1 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 70.3 mg, Sugar 7 g

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

NOT YOUR MAMA'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried sage
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sherry
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Frizzled leeks, recipe follows
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
1 leek
Superfine flour, for dredging (recommended: Wondra Flour)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, thyme and sage and saute until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook 5 more minutes. Next add the sherry and stir until thickened. Add the cream and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Set sauce aside. (Recipe can be made to this point up to 2 days before, refrigerated.)
  • Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the beans, toss to coat with the butter and saute until bright green, about 7 minutes. They'll still be crispy. Season with salt and pepper and place on a platter.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer and spoon over the beans. Top with the frizzled leeks.
  • Heat a couple inches of oil to 350 degrees F in a large, heavy pot. To check the oil temperature, drop a bread cube into it. If the cube browns within 30 seconds the oil is hot enough.
  • Trim leek, slice in half lengthwise, and wash well under running water. Cut the root end off the leek and then cut each half lengthwise into long, thin strips.
  • Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge leek strips in flour. Fry leeks for 1 to 2 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.

ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH



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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

2 (12 ounce) packages frozen French cut green beans
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup milk
1 cup sour cream
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can canned French fried onions

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.
  • Trim the green beans. Trim the ends of the green beans before cooking them. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Cook the green beans until they are tender-crisp. Green beans should be cooked until they are tender, but still have a slight crunch to them.
  • Use a good quality cream of mushroom soup. The cream of mushroom soup is the base of the green bean casserole, so it is important to use a good quality soup.
  • Add some extra flavorings. You can add some extra flavorings to the green bean casserole, such as garlic, onion, or celery.
  • Top the casserole with crispy fried onions. Crispy fried onions add a nice crunch and flavor to the casserole.
  • Bake the casserole until it is bubbly and golden brown. The casserole should be baked until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will help to ensure that it is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Green bean casserole is a classic Thanksgiving dish that is loved by many people. It is a simple dish to make, but it is always a hit. By following these tips, you can make the best green bean casserole that your family and friends will love.

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