The Ultimate Green Bean Casserole From Scratch | Kitchenstagram
Make a rich and flavourful green bean casserole entirely from scratch using fresh ingredients. This classic holiday dish features crisp-tender green beans, a homemade cream sauce and crispy French fried onions for the perfect crunch. Unlike canned alternatives, fresh green beans provide a vibrant texture and taste. Start by blanching trimmed and halved green beans to maintain their colour and firmness. Then, prepare a velvety cream sauce with butter, garlic . Top it off with golden, crispy onions for a satisfying finish. This homemade version elevates the traditional casserole, making it a family favourite for festive gatherings. Enjoy a wholesome, made-from-scratch take on this beloved dish.
Why you’ll love this recipe?
• You’ll love this recipe because it elevates the classic green bean casserole with fresh, blanched green beans, giving it a vibrant colour and crisp-tender bite.
• The rich, homemade lends the casserole a creamy flavour.
• Topping it off, crispy homemade fried shallots bring extra crunch and flavour, far surpassing store-bought options.
How to blanch Green beans?
Wash and trim the green beans ends. Bring a gallon of water and 1 tbsp of salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the green beans and boil for 5 minutes. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Drain the blanched beans and immediately transfer them into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
Ingredients needed for Green Bean Casserole:
Green Bean Casserole is a classic comfort dish made with simple yet flavourful ingredients.
• Green Beans: Fresh green beans are the star, providing a crisp, vibrant base. Just blanch the fresh beans and used them in the recipe.
• Garlic: Garlic infuses the dish with a robust, savory taste, complementing the creamy sauce.
• All-purpose flour: All-purpose flour acts as a thickening agent in the roux, helping to create a velvety smooth sauce that coats the pasta evenly.
• Milk: The choice of dairy is where customisation truly shines. Whether its 2% milk, whole milk, half and half or cream, each option offers a different level of richness. Higher fat content yield a creamier texture, enhancing the overall decadence of the dish.
• Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan cheese adds nuttiness to the sauce.
• Mozzarella Cheese: Mozzarella cheese contributes a subtle flavour and unparalleled stretchiness, ensuring the perfect cheese pull.
• Onion: For added depth of flavour, a touch of onion is included, imparting savory notes that meld seamlessly with the cheese sauce.
• Butter: Butter, an essential ingredient in the creation of roux, lends richness and depth to the cheese sauce. Whether you opt for salted or unsalted butter, its presence is indispensable for achieving that indulgent creaminess.
• Extra Virgin Olive oil: Extra Virgin Olive oil enhances the richness of the sauce.
• Fried Onions: No green bean casserole is complete without crispy fried onions. These add the perfect salty crunch, whether store-bought or Homemade.
• Seasonings: Salt and pepper are essential to balance and elevate all the flavours.
Can I make Green Bean Casserole ahead of time?
- Cook the beans briefly in boiling water, then transfer them to ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days.
- Prepare the creamy sauce as directed and refrigerate it separately for up to 3 days.
- Make your crispy fried onions a day before. Let them cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature.
- On the day of serving, mix the beans and sauce, place in a baking dish and bake.
- Do not add the fried onions before refrigerating, as they will become soggy. Instead top with onion and bake for another 20 minutes to crisp them up.
- If making up to 4 days in advance, assemble the casserole without onions, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- For longer storage, freeze the fully assembled casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.
Storage Tips:
While this green bean casserole is best enjoyed fresh, leftover remain good up to 4 days. Store any leftover in an airtight container or cover the casserole dish with storage wrap before refrigerating. This dish will last up to 4 days in the fridge. How ever freezing i not recommended- once thawed, the sauce may separate and the crispy onions will become soggy and unappetizing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Green Beans (ends trimmed, Halved and blanched)
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 no. Onion (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Crushed Black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Orange Cheddar
- Crispy Fried Onion
Preparation
- Step 1: Heat oil in a heavy bottom pot, add chopped onions and cook for 6-8 minutes or until golden.
- Step 2:Then push the onions to one corner of the pan and add 2 tbsp butter to the empty space. Allow the butter to melt, add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Then add flour and cook until the raw taste of flour is disappeared, stirring continuously.
- Step 3: Then add milk and heavy cream, mix to dissolve everything properly, until lump free. Then add salt to taste, freshly cracked Black pepper, stir to combine.
- Step 4: Next add parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, stir to combine. Turn off the heat.
- Step 5: Add blanched beans to the cream sauce and stir to combine.
- Step 6: Pour the beans into a casserole dish, smooth surface. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese, orange cheddar and fried onions.
- Step 7: Preheat the oven to 350ºF/ 180ºC. Bake for 10-15 minutes, if the onions start to brown too much, cover the dish for the remainder of the baking time.
- Step 8: Serve hot. Enjoy!!
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