Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole Recipe Video

Green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with French fried onions and baked until just right.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings6Cuisine
CourseMethod
DishVegetarian
Main Ingredient, , Interest Group

Ingredients

 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Button mushrooms1⁄2 Pound, stems removed and sliced
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Unsalted butter2 Tablespoon
 Yellow onion1 , minced
 Garlic2 , minced
 All-purpose flour1 Tablespoon
 Green bean stems2 Pound, trimmed
 French fried onion2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)
 Thyme sprigs3
 Bay leaf1
 Heavy cream2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1 Teaspoon
 French onion2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 483 Calories from Fat 372

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 42 g64.9%

Saturated Fat 21.9 g109.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 121.4 mg40.5%

Sodium 640.8 mg26.7%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.5%

Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.7%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 7 g13.8%

Vitamin A 27.2% Vitamin C 6.6%

Calcium 7.2% Iron 5.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large saucepan heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Add the mushrooms and salt. Sauté for 6 to 8 minutes or until the mushrooms have caramelized and shrunk in size. Remove and set aside.
4. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
5. Spoon in the all-purpose flour and mix thoroughly.
6. Add the green beans, fried onions, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and heavy cream. Combine well cover and cook for 4 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
7. Stir in the cooked mushrooms and add salt and pepper to taste.
8. Spoon into a casserole dish and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes uncovered.
9. Remove, stir, and top with the remaining fried onions. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the fried onions become golden. Remove and serve immediately.

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Editors Review

Are you looking out for an easy and flavorful recipe for Thanksgiving? Here is an excellent video that shows a recipe for green bean casserole. The chef here also displays some great chopping techniques. Try out these green beans in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with fried onions for a delicious treat!
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