Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Name: Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for baking dish; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 lb. green beans, trimmed; 10 oz. mushrooms, trimmed and sliced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 3/4 cup milk; 4 oz. cream cheese; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; Pinch freshly grated nutmeg; Pinch cayenne; 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan; 2 tsp. grated lemon zest; 1 c. torn fresh breadcrumbs

This green bean casserole is the perfect side for any cool-weather meal.

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Sep 21, 2020

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thanksgiving potluck ideas fresh green bean casserole

Mike Garten

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Total Time:

55 mins

Cal/Serv:

190

Our fresh green bean casserole with cheese, crispy breadcrumbs and meaty mushrooms in a secret-ingredient creamy sauce makes this classic Thanksgiving side dish the one thing on the table that no one will be able to resist. Plus, making a fresh green bean casserole from scratch is easier than you might think. Just blanch the green beans, sauté the mushrooms, whisk together the sauce and pour everything into a baking dish. Serve your festive green bean casserole with one of our best Thanksgiving turkey recipes and dinner will be a hit!

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Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided, plus more for baking dish
Kosher salt and pepper
2 lb. green beans, trimmed
10 oz. mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, pressed
3/4 cup milk
4 oz. cream cheese
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
Pinch cayenne
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 cup torn fresh breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 400°F. Oil 2-quart baking dish. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool. Pat dry.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
3. Step 3Wipe out skillet and heat remaining tablespoon oil on medium. Add onion, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until very tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Step 4Whisk in milk and bring to a simmer. Whisk in cream cheese, mustard, nutmeg, cayenne and 1/4 cup Parmesan and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes; stir in lemon zest and toss with green beans.
5. Step 5Fold in mushrooms and transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and bake until golden brown, 11 to 15 minutes.