A homemade version of the popular and traditional side dish at Thanksgiving. This green bean casserole recipe will be one of your go-to recipes every year after you try it!
There are certain dishes that should always on a holiday table and this green bean casserole recipe is definitely one of them. Always one of the first to be finished and loved by everyone, green bean casserole is a staple and should be around all year to be honest.
The creamy mushroom sauce layer has traditionally been made using Campbell's Soup and yes, that can be a huge timesaver, but making your own homemade mushroom sauce is really easy and the taste is much better than the soup version. One thing I do agree on adding is still the crispy onion straws from French's.
You can find recipes with homemade onion straws but that's a recipe for another day.
FAQ's about this green bean casserole recipe
Can I make this casserole ahead? Yes, you can make it right up to the point of being ready just to bake in the oven. Make the sauce and put the casserole together the night before.
Add the dried onions just before you place in the oven.
Do leftovers freeze well? In a sealed container is great, but I guarantee you won't have any leftovers.
Do I need to par-boil the green beans? Yes, if you don't they can still have a chewy texture and It only takes a few minutes.
Why is my green bean casserole runny? The sauce may not have been cooked long enough to thicken. You can fix this issue by adding a cornstarch slurry and cooking it for another few minutes.
A slurry is made up of 1 tbsp cornstarch and 1-2 tbsp. of water combined.
What are Crimini mushrooms?
These are essentially brown mushrooms which are more mature than your everyday white button mushrooms. Benefits include a better flavor, a firmer mushroom so ideal for robust recipes and long cooking and just as easy to source as white mushrooms.
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