Fresh Green Bean Casserole

This casserole is made with fresh green beans and mushrooms and a homemade cream sauce versus the store bought stuff in a can. You are going to love it!

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Recipe by Jeni Gough
5.0 from 1 vote
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

Your new “Go To” green bean casserole!

Ingredients

  • Casserole
  • 1 lb Fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 Small onion, chopped

  • 3 Cloves Garlic, minced

  • 1/4 cup Red bell pepper, chopped small

  • 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced

  • 4 tbsp Butter, divided

  • 2 tbsp All purpose flour

  • 1 cup Half and half

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

  • Topping
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350° and grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.
  • Blanch green beans for 2 minutes, shock in ice water, drain and set aside,
  • On medium heat in 2 tbsp butter, sauté onion, garlic, mushrooms and red bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in last 2 tbsp butter and flour, cook on medium-low for 3 minutes then pour in half and half. Cook until thickened. Stir in mozzarella and beans. Pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Make topping by mixing cheese, bread crumbs and oil. Sprinkle over green beans evenly.
  • Bake @ 350° for 45 to 50 minutes until top is golden and casserole is bubbling around edges.
  • Cool 10 minutes before serving.

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