Description
This Delicious Barefoot Contessa Green Bean Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender green beans with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce, topped with crispy fried onions. The texture is a delightful contrast between the crunchy topping and the smooth, velvety filling, creating a flavor experience that is both savory and satisfying.
Ingredients
- Green Beans: 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Mushroom Sauce: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, diced, 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Topping: 1 cup French fried onions, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until bright green, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and garlic, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms are browned.
- Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir for 1 minute to cook the flour.
- Gradually whisk in the broth and cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes until thickened, then season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the green beans with the mushroom sauce in a large bowl, mixing well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly. Top with French fried onions and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
Notes
- This casserole can be prepared a day in advance; simply cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian option, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: side dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 12 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 milligrams
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