Fresh Green Bean Casserole

The traditional green bean casserole gets an upgrade using fresh ingredients. This is perfect for a downsized Thanksgiving, serving four people.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 324 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• ¾ cup half-and-half
• nonstick cooking spray
• ⅓ cup french-fried onions
• 3 ½ ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
• 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a small casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to create a smooth paste. Slowly add half-and-half and continue to stir to prevent any lumps. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Taste mushroom gravy and adjust seasoning to your liking.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Add green beans to boiling chicken broth and cook for 6 minutes. Strain green beans and add to mushroom gravy. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions on top and return to the oven. Bake for 5 more minutes and serve immediately.