Green Bean Casserole
Green bean casserole is a classic comfort dish that has become a beloved staple at family gatherings and holiday celebrations, particularly in the United States. This savory casserole typically combines tender green beans with a creamy mushroom sauce, creating a rich and satisfying base. The use of cream of mushroom soup provides a luscious, velvety texture that coats the green beans beautifully, enhancing their natural flavor.
What sets this dish apart is its delightful topping of crispy fried onions. As it bakes, the onions become golden brown and crunchy, adding a satisfying contrast to the creamy mixture beneath. The combination of the fresh, bright green beans and the rich sauce topped with crispy onions creates a harmony of textures and flavors that is truly irresistible.
What sets this dish apart is its delightful topping of crispy fried onions. As it bakes, the onions become golden brown and crunchy, adding a satisfying contrast to the creamy mixture beneath. The combination of the fresh, bright green beans and the rich sauce topped with crispy onions creates a harmony of textures and flavors that is truly irresistible.
RECIPE
Ingredients
- 1 ONION (CHOPPED)
- 1 PINT SLICED MUSHROOMS (CHOPPED)
- 1 1/4 STICKS SALTED BUTTER (3/4 CUP)
- 2- 16 OZ. PACKS FROZEN FRENCH STYLE GREEN BEANS (THAWED)
- 1/2 CUP FLOUR
- 1 TSP. SALT
- 1 TSP. BLACK PEPPER
- 1 CUP BEEF BROTH
- 1 CUP MILK
- 1 CUP SOUR CREAM
- 6 SHAKES WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
- 1/4 CUP SOY SAUCE
- 6 OZ. FRENCH'S FRIED ONIONS
- Sauté fresh onion and mushrooms in 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter until tender. Put beans in a large bowl then pour sautéed veggies on top of them. In your skillet add remaining butter. Melt and turn up to med/high heat.
- Sift flour into butter and whisk well. Add salt and pepper and wait until flour begins to brown add broth and milk. Keep on high and continue to stir with whisk until thick and bubbly. Pour into green beans.
- Add sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, & soy sauce and mix well. Put in 13”x9”x2” baking dish sprayed with cooking spray for easy clean up. Top with French’s fried onions and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.