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Homemade Green Bean Casserole

Homemade Green Bean Casserole
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Homemade Green Bean Casserole is the perfect blend of comfort and flavor, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or cozy weeknight dinners. The rich, creamy mushroom sauce is made from scratch, ensuring a depth of flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Fresh green beans provide a vibrant crunch, while crispy fried shallots add a delightful texture. This versatile casserole can be prepared ahead of time or customized with your favorite ingredients, making it both convenient and delicious. Once you try this satisfying recipe, it’s sure to become a staple in your home!

Ingredients

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  • 24 ounces fresh green beans
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 medium shallots
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Creole Cajun seasoning (to taste)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying shallots)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shallots: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry thinly sliced shallots until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
  2. Blanch the green beans: Boil salted water and blanch green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to an ice bath.
  3. Make the creamy mushroom sauce: In a skillet, melt butter. Sauté mushrooms until browned. Add garlic, flour, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt, pepper, and simmer until thickened. Stir in heavy cream.
  4. Assemble: Mix blanched green beans with mushroom sauce in a baking dish. Top with half of the fried shallots and parmesan cheese.
  5. Bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes until bubbly; sprinkle remaining shallots on top before serving.

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