Description

This homemade green bean casserole replaces canned cream of mushroom soup with a scratch-made creamy sauce and fresh ingredients. Tender-crisp green beans are coated in a savory butter-and-flour roux enriched with broth, milk, onions, and garlic, then baked under a golden crispy onion topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving or weeknight comfort, this side dish delivers fresh flavor and satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 medium onion, finely diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup whole milk or half-and-half

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

1/4 cup grated Parmesan or shredded cheese (optional)

1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. Trim the ends and strings from the green beans

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 3 to 4 minutes

3. Transfer beans to ice water to stop cooking, then drain and pat dry

4. Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) and grease a 2-quart casserole dish

5. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until translucent

6. Whisk in flour to form a roux and cook for about 1 minute

7. Gradually pour in broth and milk, whisking constantly until smooth and thickened

8. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then stir in Parmesan if using

9. Fold the blanched beans into the sauce and transfer to the prepared casserole dish

10. Top with half of the crispy fried onions and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling

11. Sprinkle remaining onions on top and bake for 5 more minutes until golden

12. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup

Keywords: green bean casserole, without cream of mushroom, homemade casserole, thanksgiving side, fresh green beans, scratch cooking, baked casserole