Homemade Green Bean Casserole
A creamy, savory classic made from scratch with fresh green beans, caramelized onions, mushrooms, and crispy fried onions — the ultimate homemade green bean casserole for your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, ends snapped
- 8 tbsp salted butter, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 8 oz sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups half-and-half
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
- 2 cups fried onions (French’s or similar)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Cook onions until caramelized, about 7–8 minutes.
2. Stir in mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
3. In the same skillet, melt the remaining 4 tbsp butter. Whisk in flour/cornstarch, cooking 2 minutes. Gradually add half-and-half, salt, and pepper. Cook 4–5 minutes until thickened.
4. Boil fresh beans in salted water for 6–7 minutes until just tender. Drain (optional: shock in ice bath for color).
5. Stir the onion-mushroom mix into the cream sauce. Add green beans. Mix until coated.
6. Transfer to a greased 9×9 baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until bubbly.
7. Top with fried onions. Bake 5 more minutes until golden.
8. Serve immediately. Best enjoyed hot from the oven.
Notes
You can substitute frozen green beans if fresh are unavailable — just thaw and drain well.
For a richer flavor, add a splash of soy sauce or a pinch of nutmeg to the cream sauce.
Make ahead tip: Assemble the casserole a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Add fried onions just before final baking.
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