Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Green Bean Casserole is the beloved American holiday side. Tender green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce bake under a golden blanket of crispy fried onions.

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

35 mins

Total time

50 mins

Servings

6 servings

Calories

320

Ingredients

• 600 g green beans, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 250 g mushrooms, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 300 ml milk
• 150 ml double cream
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 150 g crispy fried onions
• A pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. Blanch the green beans in salted water for 4 minutes, then refresh in cold water.
2. Melt the butter and fry the mushrooms until golden, then add the garlic.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually whisk in the milk and cream.
4. Simmer until thickened, then season with soy sauce, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
5. Fold in the green beans and half the crispy onions, then tip into a baking dish.
6. Bake at 190°C for 20 minutes, top with the remaining onions, and bake 10 minutes more.
7. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Pro tips

• Blanching keeps the beans bright green and just tender.
• Homemade mushroom sauce beats canned soup for flavour every time.
• Add the final onion topping late so it stays crisp.

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