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Easy Green Bean Casserole

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 12 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1⅓ cups French fried onions divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook green beans for 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until golden brown and liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in broth and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in green beans and ⅔ cup of the fried onions. Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Top with remaining fried onions and bake another 5 minutes until onions are golden and casserole is bubbling.
  7. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. To make ahead, prepare through step 5, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake as directed, adding 5-10 extra minutes if chilled.