Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
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Cooking:
45 min.
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Servings per container:
1
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Ingredients for - Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

1. For the fried onions: -
2. 1 red onion, thinly sliced -
3. 1 1/2 cup buttermilk -
4. 1 cup all-purpose flour -
5. 1 cup Panko crumbs -
6. 2 tablespoon mixed dried herbs - parsley, dill, thyme, whatever you want! -
7. Kosher salt, for seasoning -
8. Vegetable oil, for frying -
9. For the casserole : -
10. 2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths -
11. 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) regular salted butter -
12. 1 pound crimini or button mushrooms, trimmed and sliced -
13. 3 cloves garlic, minced -
14. 2 teaspoons fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme) -
15. 2 to 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour -
16. 1 1/4 cup half-and-half -
17. 1 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth -
18. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

1. Stage

Prepare the onions for frying: In a bowl, combine the sliced red onions and the buttermilk. Toss to coat the onions, then place them in the fridge for at least 15 minutes. In another small bowl, whisk together flour, panko, and dried mixed herbs.

2. Stage

Heat the oil for deep-frying: Fill a Dutch oven or other deep pot with about 2 inches of vegetable oil, and heat to 375°F, or until shimmering but not smoking (lower the heat if you start to see wisps of smoke). To check that the oil is hot enough, toss in a pinch of panko mixture; if it starts to bubble and fry, you’re ready to go. Set a baking sheet lined with paper towels near the stove to drain the fried onions.

3. Stage

Deep-fry the onions: Working in handfuls, lift the onions from the buttermilk and toss them in the flour/panko mixture. Gently lower the coated onions into the hot oil and fry until deep golden brown. Lift the onions from the oil with a heat-proof slotted spoon or tongs, and place on the paper towels to drain.

4. Stage

Preheat the oven and prepare a bowl: Preheat the oven to 375°F and set a strainer over your sink and prepare a bowl with ice water.

5. Stage

Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender, but still slightly crisp. Drain and then shock the green beans in the bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. When cool, drain again and set aside.

6. Stage

Cook the mushrooms: Melt the butter in a large skillet and add in the mushrooms. Season with salt and cook until softened and tender. Add in the garlic and thyme.

7. Stage

Make the creamy sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir until the mushrooms are coated. Stir in the half-and-half and the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow the sauce to thicken. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and green beans.

8. Stage

Assemble and bake the casserole: Transfer the creamy green bean and mushroom mixture to a 3-quart or 9x13 casserole dish. Scatter the fried onions over top, and bake in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the casserole is bubbling. Serve hot. Did you love the recipe? Give us some stars and leave a comment below!