Green Bean Casserole Recipe from Scratch!
Experience the joy of homemade comfort with this Green Bean Casserole Recipe from Scratch! Unlike traditional versions that rely on canned soup, this delightful dish features fresh green beans enveloped in a creamy, cheesy sauce accented by the rich umami of dried mushrooms. Topped with crispy shallots, each bite is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal side for family gatherings or holiday feasts. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is as easy to make as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh green beans
- 0.5 oz dried mushrooms
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese
- 2 cups half and half or cream
- 3 large shallots
- 0.33 cup apple juice
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
Instructions
- Prepare the crispy shallots by frying thinly sliced shallots coated in flour until golden brown.
- Blanch fresh green beans in salted boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- In a saucepan, create a roux with butter and flour; gradually whisk in half and half until thickened. Stir in dried mushrooms, apple juice, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Combine cooked green beans with the sauce and half of the shredded Gruyere cheese. Pour into a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and fried shallots.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg