Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Tender crisp green beans with an easy homemade mushroom sauce and cheddar makes the perfect side for any meal!

⏱️ 40 min 🔪 Prep: 15 min 🔥 Cook: 25 min 📊 Medium ⭐ 4.9 (49) 👁️ 24 views
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Fresh Green Bean CasseroleFoto: Spend With Pennies

Ingredients

8 servings
  • 4 -5 cups green beans (ends removed and cut into ½" pieces)
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
  • ½ small onion (finely diced)
  • ¾ cup mushrooms (about 4-5 mushrooms, finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

  2. Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook green beans for 6 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

  3. Cook onion and mushrooms in butter until tender and onion is translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes more.

  4. Add milk and cream whisking until thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in soy sauce.

  5. Combine green beans, red pepper, cheddar cheese, and parmesan cheese. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. Toss with mushroom sauce and place in a 2 qt casserole dish.

  6. Combine topping ingredients and set aside. 

  7. Bake for 20 minutes. Stir and sprinkle with topping. Bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbly and topping is browned.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories217
Protein8g
Carbs11g
Fat16g

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