Description
This homemade green bean casserole is made with fresh green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and topped with crispy onions. A must-have Thanksgiving side made completely from scratch!
Ingredients
1 lb fresh or frozen green beans
3 tablespoons butter
½ medium onion, chopped
10 oz fresh sliced mushrooms (cleaned)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup half and half
1½ cups whole milk
1 cup French’s Crispy Fried Onions
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C).
Cook the green beans in boiling water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Make the mushroom sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped onions, mushrooms, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Build the sauce: Sift in the flour a little at a time, alternating with splashes of milk and half and half. Stir constantly to prevent lumps. Continue until all flour and liquids are incorporated and a creamy sauce has formed.
Combine: Remove sauce from heat, stir in the cooked green beans, and transfer the mixture to a 7″x3″x11″ baking dish.
Bake: Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Add topping: Sprinkle crispy fried onions over the top and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
Serve warm as a comforting and flavorful holiday side.
Notes
Do not add flour all at once—gradually add with the milk to avoid a pasty sauce.
Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
Reheating: Warm in a 350°F oven until heated through for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
