This Simple Twist Makes Classic Green Bean Casserole Even Better With Homemade Sauce
A homemade sauce upgrade
Green bean casserole is a popular part of Thanksgiving dinner, where it complements mashed potatoes and stuffing. Its appeal comes from a warm, creamy texture alongside fresh vegetables.
The recipe recommends making the sauce at home instead of using condensed soup. The introduction describes the homemade option as easy and says guests may notice the difference.
Prepare the beans and onion
Heat the oven to 400°F and oil a 2-quart baking dish. Boil salted water, cook the beans until just tender for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain, cool under cold water and pat dry.
In a skillet, cook the onion with salt and pepper in oil over medium heat, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook for one minute.
Bake with mushrooms and topping
Fold in the mushrooms and move the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs and the remaining Parmesan over the top. Bake for 11 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. A serving contains about 190 calories, 13 grams of fat, 6 grams of protein, 335 milligrams of sodium, 15 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber.
Key points
- Homemade sauce replaces condensed soup in this Thanksgiving side.
- The beans cook for 3 to 4 minutes before being cooled and dried.
- Mushrooms, breadcrumbs and Parmesan go into the dish before baking.
- Each serving has about 190 calories and 4 grams of fiber.