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The BEST Homemade Green Bean

Casserole
This really is The BEST Homemade Green Bean Casserole. Say by to
cream of mushroom soup and hello to a homemade creamy mushroom
sauce. Homemade french fried onions top this easy homemade casserole!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American
Keyword green bean casserole, thanksgiving sides, vegetables

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes
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Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 6 people
Calories 332kcal
Author Nicole
Cost $12

Equipment
• Cast iron skillet
• Baking dish

Ingredients
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 2 cups finely chopped crimini mushrooms
• 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 1//4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 3/4 cup whole milk, warm
• 3/4 cup half and half, warm
• 1 tsp worcestershire
• 2 14.5 oz cans green beans, no salt added, drained and shaken of all excess moisture
• 2 cups French fried onions

Fried Onions (If Using)

• 2 small onions, sliced thin
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp kosher salt

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• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
�. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a square baking dish (8x8 or 9x9 is fine). 
�. For the casserole: In a large skillet, melt butter over a medium heat. Add onions, garlic and
mushrooms. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon salt. Stir. Reduce heat
to low and whisk in flour. Cook one minute. Slowly whisk in sherry. Cook 30 seconds.
�. Slowly whisk in whole milk and half half making sure to get all lumps out. Bring to a boil and
then reduce to a simmer. Simmer until thickened, about five minutes. Add in remaining salt
and Worcestershire sauce. Remove from heat.
�. Stir in green beans, mix until combined. Stir in 1/2 cup of fried onions. Transfer to baking dish
and top with remaining fried onions. Bake until onions are golden brown and filling is hot and
bubbly. 

Fried Onions (If Using)

�. In a medium skillet, heat about ½ inch of canola oil. Heat to 375 degrees.In a small bowl,
whisk flour, salt and black pepper. Place milk in another small bowl. Working in batches coat
the onions first in the milk, then flour (shaking o� excess) and then into the hot oil to fry.
When the onions become golden brown, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper
towel.

Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g
| Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1374mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 341IU |
Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg

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