Easy Green Bean Casserole

by Weelicious

Green bean casserole is a popular Thanksgiving side dish in the United States. Main ingredients in the original casserole first made in the 1950s were green beans, Campbell's cream of mushroom soup and fried onions.

You will find some healthy variations to the original one in this easy green bean casserole recipe, such as a home made sauce with lovely fresh mushrooms and we hope you enjoy it!


Easy Green Bean Casserole (Serves 6)

1 Lb Green Beans, cut into 1 inch pieces

1 Small Yellow Onion, diced

1 1/4 Tsp Salt, divided

1/2 Cup Panko or Bread Crumbs

1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

8 Oz Mushrooms, sliced

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

1 Tbsp Butter, divided into half

2 Tbsp Flour

1 Cup Chicken Broth

1/2 Cup low fat Milk (you can use half and half if you want the dish to be extra rich and creamy)

Canola or Olive Oil Cooking Spray


Instructions:

1. Place the green beans in a steamer pot over boiling water and steam for 8 minutes or until fork tender.

2. Preheat oven to 400 F.

3. In a large sauce pot melt 1/2 tbsp butter and sauté the chopped onion and 1/4 tsp of salt for 4 minutes.

4. Remove the onions and set aside in a separate bowl with the panko and parmesan cheese. Toss to evenly combine.

5. In the same large sauce pot, melt the remaining 1/2 tbsp of butter, add the mushrooms and remaining 1 tsp of salt and sauté for 4 minutes.


6. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

7. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of flour over the mushrooms and stir for 30 seconds until evenly coated.

8. Add the chicken broth and milk, bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until thickened.

9. Add the beans to the sauce and then pour into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish.

10. Sprinkle with onion/panko mixture on top, lightly spray with oil and bake for 25 minutes or until the top is golden.

11. Serve.


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Original Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe