Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Fresh Mushroom Sauce

Enjoy a delicious homemade Green Bean Casserole that elevates comfort food with fresh ingredients and a creamy mushroom sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Casserole

1 lb Fresh Green Beans trimmed
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
8 oz Cremini Mushrooms sliced
1 medium Yellow Onion diced
2 cloves Garlic minced
3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free option
1 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
1 cup Whole Milk or plant-based milk
to taste Salt & Black Pepper

For the Topping

1 cup Breadcrumbs homemade preferred
½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese optional for dairy-free

Equipment

Large pot
Medium Saucepan
Baking Dish
Colander
whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Green Beans: Boil salted water, add green beans, and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath.
Make the Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté onions and mushrooms, then add garlic and cook briefly. Stir in flour, then whisk in broth and milk. Season and cook until thickened.
Combine Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour sauce over green beans in a greased baking dish and mix gently.
Top Casserole: Mix breadcrumbs with butter and cheese, then sprinkle over the casserole.
Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For make-ahead, prepare a day in advance and keep breadcrumb topping separate until baking.

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