Green Bean Casserole from Cooks Illustrated

Green Bean Casserole was created by the Campbell Soup Company in 1955 and has since become a popular Thanksgiving side dish in the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Green Bean Casserole from Cooks Illustrated

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Green beans
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• 1 cup Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Flour
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup French fried onions

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 5 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
5. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and black pepper.
7. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
8. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and top with the French fried onions.
9. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.