When you think of a traditional Thanksgiving side dish green bean casserole has to be somewhere on top of your list. Every family has its own recipe that's "just the best". If you need a special green bean casserole from scratch yourself this recipe fits the bill. Tender green beans, fried onions, portobello mushrooms, it has everything you'd want!
Total Time
45min
4.0
5 Ratings
Author: Cooking with Jack
Servings:
6
Ingredients
•
6
cups
Green Beans
•
1
Small
Onion
•
2
cloves
Garlic
•
2
Portobello Mushrooms
•
16
cups
Water
•
2
Tbsp
Salt
•
2
Tbsp
Unsalted Butter
•
1
tsp
Salt
•
1/2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
•
2
Tbsp
All-Purpose Flour
•
1
cup
Chicken Broth
•
1
cup
Kemps Half & Half
or Milk
•
1/2
cup
Breadcrumbs
•
2
cups
Fried Onions
Cooking Instructions
1.
Wash and snip the end of the Green Beans (6 cups). Roughly chop the Onion (1) and mince the Garlic (2 cloves). Chop the Portobello Mushrooms (2) and set everything aside.
2.
Bring a Water (16 cups) and Salt (2 Tbsp) to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 5 minutes. While the green beans are boiling, prepare a big bowl of water with ice.
3.
After blanching, transfer the green beans to the ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain the green beans and set aside.
4.
In a large saucepan or skillet over medium high heat, melt your Unsalted Butter (2 Tbsp). Add the chopped onions and minced garlic and stir until the onions soften. About 4 to 5 minutes.
5.
Add the chopped portobello mushrooms, Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp). Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
6.
Sprinkle the all All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp) and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
7.
Add the Chicken Broth (1 cup) and stir to combine.
8.
Add the Kemps Half & Half (1 cup) and simmer until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
9.
In a buttered 9x13 baking dish, transfer the green beans and distribute evenly.
10.
Top with the sauce and mix evenly. Sprinkle the Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup) on top.
11.
Spread the Fried Onions (2 cups) on top.
12.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until you see the sauce bubble. Serve warm.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
348
FAT
22.9 g
PROTEIN
5.0 g
CARBS
30.9 g
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