Creamy Green Bean Mushroom Casserole
A rich and creamy casserole combining tender green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and crispy fried onions, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Dairy and Vegetables
- 0.25 cup salted butter (four tablespoons)
- 24 ounces baby bella mushrooms (washed, dried and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced about 2-3 cloves)
- 2.5 tablespoons AP flour (all purpose flour)
- 0.75 cup 2% milk
- 0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth (add more if sauce thickens)
- 1.5 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 24 ounces fresh green beans (rinsed, dried, trimmed, halved if long)
- to taste kosher salt
- to taste black pepper
- 0.5 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sauté butter, mushrooms, and garlic until mushrooms are browned. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; cook briefly.
- Gradually add milk, stirring to create a creamy sauce. Mix in chicken broth and soy sauce. Add green beans and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Optional: transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch dish. Top with crispy fried onions.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes. Rest before serving.
Notes
For a slight crunch, skip blanching the green beans before adding to the sauce.