This recipe offers a quicker and easier way to make the classic Green Bean Casserole using an Instant Pot. The dish is made with fresh green beans, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, topped with crispy fried onions. It's a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for any holiday dinner or weeknight meal. The Instant Pot not only reduces the cooking time but also infuses the flavors more efficiently, resulting in a perfectly cooked and flavorful casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Directions
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add butter to the pot and let it melt.
- Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Sauté until they become tender and lightly browned.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and stir until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Add milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
- Add the fresh green beans to the pot and give everything a good stir.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure release valve to the sealed position.
- Select the manual/pressure cook function and set the timer for 2 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is up, do a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to venting.
- Carefully open the Instant Pot lid and give the casserole a gentle stir.
- Transfer the green bean casserole to a baking dish and top with crispy fried onions.
- Place the baking dish under the broiler for a few minutes until the onions are golden and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy this creamy and flavorful Instant Pot green bean casserole!
