Creamy and Delicious Instant Pot Green Bean Casserole

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

1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add butter to the pot and let it melt.
2. Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Sauté until they become tender and lightly browned.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
4. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.
5. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir until the mixture thickens slightly.
6. Add milk, salt, black pepper, paprika, and dried thyme. Stir to combine.
7. Add the fresh green beans to the pot and give everything a good stir.
8. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the pressure release valve to the sealed position.
9. Select the manual/pressure cook function and set the timer for 2 minutes on high pressure.
10. Once the cooking time is up, do a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to venting.
11. Carefully open the Instant Pot lid and give the casserole a gentle stir.
12. Transfer the green bean casserole to a baking dish and top with crispy fried onions.
13. Place the baking dish under the broiler for a few minutes until the onions are golden and crispy.
14. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy and flavorful Instant Pot green bean casserole!

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