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Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Homemade Green Bean Casserole
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Experience the comforting warmth of this Homemade Green Bean Casserole, a delightful dish crafted from scratch that your family will adore. This recipe features fresh green beans enveloped in a creamy mushroom sauce enriched with nutty parmesan and topped with crispy fried shallots for an irresistible crunch. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this casserole stands out as a delicious holiday side dish or a comforting main attraction on your dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 24 ounces fresh green beans
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying shallots)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (non-alcoholic)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 4 medium shallots (halved lengthwise & then sliced thinly into half moons)
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or paste)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare crispy shallots by heating vegetable oil in a pan and frying thinly sliced shallots until golden brown.
  2. Blanch fresh green beans in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
  3. Sauté sliced mushrooms and minced garlic in melted butter until tender.
  4. Create the creamy sauce by adding flour to the mushrooms, then gradually whisking in chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, red pepper flakes, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  5. Combine blanched green beans with the creamy sauce and half of the parmesan cheese.
  6. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining parmesan cheese, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 minutes.
  7. Finish by topping with crispy shallots before serving.

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