Delicious and Easy Classy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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This classy green bean casserole takes the classic holiday side dish to a whole new level with fresh green beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy fried onions. It's the perfect dish to impress your guests at any gathering.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and are browned, about 8 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, milk, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the green beans are tender and the sauce is bubbly.
  8. Top with crispy fried onions and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the onions are golden brown.
  9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Green bean casserole was created by Campbell's Soup Company in 1955 as a way to promote their cream of mushroom soup.
  • The classic green bean casserole recipe calls for canned green beans and cream of mushroom soup, but this classy version uses fresh ingredients for a more sophisticated flavor.