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Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole

Best Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole Recipe

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic Thanksgiving green bean casserole recipe made with fresh ingredients, homemade mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onions for a delicious holiday side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 5-6 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to ice water.
  2. Make the mushroom cream sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chopped onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and cook until browned. Stir in flour for 1 minute. Whisk in broth and half-and-half. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
  3. Assemble the casserole: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine blanched green beans with mushroom cream sauce in a large bowl. Transfer to a baking dish.
  4. Fry the onion topping: Soak sliced onions in buttermilk for 10 minutes. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan. Toss soaked onions in flour mixture and fry in batches until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Bake and finish: Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, top with fried onions, and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • Nutmeg is optional but recommended for added flavor.
  • If using store-bought crispy onions, sprinkle them on top before baking the second time.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approx. 250-350 (estimate)
  • Sugar: Approx. 5-10g (estimate)
  • Sodium: Approx. 500-700mg (estimate)
  • Fat: Approx. 15-25g (estimate)
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-10g (estimate)
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g (estimate)
  • Trans Fat: 0g (estimate)
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 20-30g (estimate)
  • Fiber: Approx. 3-5g (estimate)
  • Protein: Approx. 5-8g (estimate)
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 20-40mg (estimate)

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