Green Bean Casserole
Next-level green bean casserole recipe! Made wholly from scratch, with fresh veg, creamy mushroom sauce, & crispy French fried onions.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Soaking Time:30 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 45 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: green bean casserole, green bean casserole recipe, how to make green bean casserole, recipe for green bean casserole
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 261kcal
For the Green Bean Casserole
For the French Fried Onion Topping
To Make the Green Bean Casserole
Soak the dried mushrooms in hot water until softened (approx. 30 minutes).
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the softened dried mushrooms (reserving the soaking liquid), fresh sliced mushrooms, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Saute until the juices release, then evaporate, and the mushrooms have a nice brown crust (approx. 5 to 10 minutes).
Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and allow it to melt.
Sprinkle the flour all over the surface and cook, stirring, until the mushrooms are coated in the paste.
Slowly whisk in the reserved mushroom water.
Slowly whisk in the milk and cream, and allow the mixture to come to a simmer, then stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
Place the green beans in a 3-quart baking dish and pour the sauce on top.
Sprinkle with French fried onions and bake in a preheated, 350-degree F oven until the green beans are tender (approx. 20 to 45 minutes, depending upon your personal taste).
To Make the French Fried Onions
Heat a large pot of oil to 350 degrees F over medium heat.
Place the onions in a large bowl and add the buttermilk, tossing to coat.
In a gallon-sized zip-top bag, combine the flour, salt, and cayenne pepper.
Drain any excess buttermilk away, and add the onions to the bag, tossing to coat.
Serving: 0.083batch | Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 535mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 943IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg