Description
Modern cooks adore this green bean casserole starring fresh green beans, crispy onions, and creamy mushroom sauce. Comfort classics from American kitchens shine when made with carefully selected ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10.75 oz (305 g) low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups fresh green beans, ends removed and cut in half
- 8 oz (226 g) button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsps butter
- ½ cup onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- crispy onion strings
Instructions
- Preparation Prelude: Preheat the oven to 350°F, establishing the ideal thermal environment for culinary transformation.
- Aromatic Foundation: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and mushrooms until they reach peak tenderness, introducing minced garlic to release its fragrant essence. Remove from heat after a brief flavor-infusion moment.
- Green Bean Transformation: Combine green beans with chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, allowing beans to become crisp-tender for approximately 8 minutes. Drain completely, setting aside the vibrant vegetables.
- Flavor Composition: In a substantial mixing bowl, choreograph a harmonious blend of cream soup, sautéed mushroom mixture, prepared green beans, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk together to create a cohesive flavor profile.
- Baking Finale: Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the vegetable mixture into the prepared dish, then crown with a lavish layer of crispy onion strings. Slide into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, watching for bubbling edges and heated core that signal culinary perfection.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Thoroughly drain green beans to prevent a watery casserole and ensure crispy, rich texture.
- Mushroom Magic: Sauté mushrooms and onions until deeply golden for maximum flavor development and caramelized depth.
- Crispy Topping Trick: Add onion strings in the last 5-10 minutes of baking to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent burning.
- Temperature Control: Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking to allow flavors to settle and make serving easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg