Description
A rich, creamy mushroom green bean casserole with fresh mushrooms, crisp beans, and a golden topping. Perfect for holidays or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Ingredients
1 pound green beans
10 ounces mushrooms
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
A pinch of ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Topping
1 cup crispy fried onions
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Green Beans
Step 2: Make the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Step 3: Combine Everything
Step 4: Add the Topping and Bake
Notes
Don’t overcook the green beans
Use fresh mushrooms, not canned
Whisk the sauce patiently
Balance richness with seasoning
Add the topping last
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200 g)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg