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Classic Green Bean Casserole
A creamy, cheesy homemade green bean casserole featuring fresh French green beans, a rich cheddar sauce, crispy beef bacon, and French fried onions.
👥 10 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 James Carter📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking dish
- oven
- skillet
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a large baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
butter, divided4 tablespoons(freshly shredded) medium cheddar cheese2 cups
2
In a large skillet, cook diced beef bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels.
3
In the same skillet with bacon renderings, sauté fresh green beans for 2 to ⏱️ 3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Remove and set aside.
fresh (haricot verts) French green beans, trimmed2 pounds(freshly shredded) medium cheddar cheese2 cups
4
In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter, chopped shallot, minced garlic, and fresh thyme. Cook for 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes until fragrant.
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5
Sprinkle all purpose flour over the mixture and whisk for ⏱️ 1 minute to form a roux.
all purpose flour2 tablespoons(freshly shredded) medium cheddar cheese2 cups
6
Slowly pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth, whisking constantly and scraping up any browned bits.
cup chicken broth1/2chicken broth1 cup(freshly shredded) medium cheddar cheese2 cups
7
Continue whisking, slowly add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about ⏱️ 5 minutes until thickened.
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8
Slowly add shredded cheddar cheese, whisking until melted and smooth. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper to taste.
(freshly shredded) medium cheddar cheese2 cupskosher salt, or to taste1 teaspoon
9
Gently add the cooked green beans back into the skillet with the sauce. Stir until fully coated.
10
(Optional) In a separate skillet, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté sliced cremini mushrooms for 5 to ⏱️ 7 minutes until tender. Add soy sauce and stir. Add cooked mushrooms to the green bean mixture and combine.
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11
Transfer the green bean mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly.
12
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, French fried onions, and crispy beef bacon crumbles over the top.
13
Bake for 25 to ⏱️ 30 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
380 calories
fat Content
28g fat
serving Size
1 cup
fiber Content
4g fiber
sugar Content
6g sugar
sodium Content
650mg sodium
protein Content
12g protein
carbohydrate Content
22g carbs
saturated Fat Content
17g saturated fat
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