Best 8 Green Bean Casserole From Scratch Recipes

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Green bean casserole is a classic American dish often enjoyed during holiday gatherings. It is a simple yet delicious side dish made with fresh green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and crispy fried onions. While canned green beans and condensed soup are commonly used for convenience, making this dish from scratch allows for a more flavorful and homemade version. This article will guide you through the process of creating a green bean casserole from scratch, focusing on fresh ingredients and homemade components to elevate the classic dish to a new level of taste and quality.

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ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FROM SCRATCH



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No cans here! Fresh mushrooms, onion, and herbs with frozen green beans, sour cream, and cheddar cheese make this a delightfully tasty twist on the traditional casserole. I developed this recipe, longing for a 'no cans' version of the classic dish. I made this one year for my husband's family at Christmas time, and now they ask for it every year! My husband asks me to make it for dinner throughout the year.

Provided by Auriel

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (12 ounce) packages frozen French cut green beans
8 ounces crimini mushrooms, quartered
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup milk
1 cup sour cream
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (2.8 ounce) can canned French fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place green beans into a saucepan and fill with about 1/2 inch of water. Bring to a boil and steam until beans are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and toss with the mushrooms. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender. Whisk in flour until blended, then mix in the lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, so that no lumps form and then stir in sour cream. Warm over medium heat until the sauce begins to bubble. Dump in the green beans and mushrooms, stirring to coat.
  • Remove from the heat and toss briefly with some of the Cheddar cheese and French fried onions, saving some of each to sprinkle over the top. Spoon into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and top with the reserved onions and cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 45.8 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 469 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

HOMEMADE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Salt and pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, chopped
1/2 pound button mushrooms, chopped
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup half-and-half
1 can fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, season with 2 tablespoons salt, and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Shock the green beans in a bowl filled with ice water, then remove and set aside to dry.
  • Melt the butter in a large cast-iron pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until lightly browned. Add the mushrooms and some salt and pepper, and cook until just softened. Add the flour and stir to coat the mushrooms and shallots. Add the chicken stock, whisking vigorously to smooth out any lumps. Whisk in the half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes. Check the seasoning and adjust with more salt and pepper as needed. Add the green beans, then pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fried onions to lend some extra crunch. Serve.

GRANDMA'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This recipe is much better than the standard mushroom soup and French fried onion version.

Provided by Amy Barry

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup onion, diced
1 cup sour cream
3 (14.5 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup crumbled buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. Stir in the salt, sugar, onion, and sour cream. Add green beans, and stir to coat.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread shredded cheese over the top. In a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 45.1 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 832 mg, Sugar 3 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE I



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This is a holiday favorite with my family and it's easy to make. It should be a tradition in every household!

Provided by ELENAPFARR

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
¾ cup milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (2.8 ounce) can French fried onions
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium casserole dish mix together green beans, milk, cream of mushroom soup, and 1/2 of the can of onions.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and bubbly. Sprinkle remaining onions over the top, and return to the oven for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 851.3 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

BEST EVER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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Go fresh with Alton Brown's Best-Ever Green Bean Casserole recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. Onions tossed in panko breadcrumbs provide a crunchy topping.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 pound fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 ounces mushrooms, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Toss the onions 2 to 3 times during cooking. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.
  • While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

NEVER ENOUGH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is NOT your usual plain green bean casserole. This is a recipe that started with my great-aunt and has been passed around our family for years. People tasting it for the first time ALWAYS want the recipe!

Provided by Deb Dessaint

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
3 ounces processed cheese (i.e. Velveeta®), cubed
1 tablespoon real bacon bits
1 (4 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
1 (2.8 ounce) can French-fried onions

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Heat the undiluted cream of mushroom soup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the processed cheese and bacon, and continue stirring until completely melted. Remove from the heat, stir in the mushrooms, then the green beans until evenly coated. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish, and top with the fried onions, leaving a 1 inch margin around the sides.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until heated through and bubbly. Check near the end of cooking to make sure the onions aren't getting too brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1110.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

MY FAVORITE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE



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This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. We only got to have it at holidays. Now, I use it for a special go-to side dish all year long. It's made from scratch but so easy there's no reason not to.

Provided by RiverChef

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Green Bean Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 cup diced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup sour cream
2 (14.5 ounce) cans French-style green beans, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed buttery round crackers
¼ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions, parsley, and mushrooms in the melted butter until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are giving off their juices, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the flour, salt, pepper, and lemon juice; cook until the flour is slightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the sour cream into the mixture. Mix the green beans into the mixture. Pour the green bean mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the mixture. Stir the crackers and melted butter together in a small bowl until evenly mixed; spread evenly over the Cheddar cheese layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and brown, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 1397.5 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE FROM COOKS ILLUSTRATED



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My sister-in-law told me about this version of green bean casserole. This is a great recipe made with fresh ingredients!

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices white bread, each slice torn into quarters
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups canned fried onions (about 6 oz.)
2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and halved
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lb white button mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean, and broken into 1/2-inch pieces
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the topping: Pulse bread, butter, salt, and pepper in food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 10 one-second pulses. Transfer to large bowl and toss with onions; set aside.
  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Fill large bowl with ice water. Bring 4 qts. of water to boil in large Dutch oven. Add two tbls. salt and the green beans. Cook beans until bright green and crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain beans in colander and plunge immediately into ice water to stop cooking. Spread beans on paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Add butter to now-empty Dutch oven and melt over medium-high heat until foaming subsides. Add mushrooms, garlic, 3/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/8 teaspoons pepper; cook until mushrooms release moisture and liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Add cream, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add green beans to sauce and stir until evenly coated. Arrange in even layer in 3 quart (or 13 x 9") baking dish. Sprinkle with topping and bake until top is golden brown ans sauce is bubbling around edges, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
  • To prepare ahead: Store breadcrumb topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator and combine with the onion just before cooking. Combine the beans and cooled sauce in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. To serve, remove plastic wrap and heat casserole in a 425 degree oven for 10 minutes, then add the topping and bake as directed. This recipe can be halved and baked in a 2 quart (or 8" square) baking dish. Reduce cooking time of the sauce in Step 3 to about 6 minutes and the baking time in Step 4 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8, Fat 19.9, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 64.2, Sodium 142.3, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh green beans: Fresh green beans have a crisp texture and bright flavor that canned or frozen beans can't match.
  • Trim the green beans properly: Trim the ends of the green beans, but don't remove too much, as this can make them lose their flavor.
  • Blanch the green beans: Blanching the green beans helps to preserve their color and crispness. To blanch the green beans, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are bright green and tender-crisp. Drain the green beans and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • Make the sauce from scratch: The homemade sauce is what makes this green bean casserole so special. Use a combination of cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, and seasonings to create a rich and flavorful sauce. You can also add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce for a savory flavor boost.
  • Use crispy fried onions: Crispy fried onions add a delicious crunch and flavor to the casserole. You can either make your own crispy fried onions or use store-bought ones.
  • Top the casserole with cheese: A layer of grated cheese on top of the casserole adds a golden brown crust and a cheesy flavor. You can use any type of cheese you like, but a sharp cheddar cheese is a classic choice.
  • Bake the casserole until bubbly: Bake the casserole in a preheated oven until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the casserole rest before serving: Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the casserole to set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Green bean casserole is a classic holiday dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe for green bean casserole from scratch is easy to follow and results in a delicious and flavorful dish. With its creamy sauce, crispy fried onions, and cheesy topping, this green bean casserole is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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