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Ina Garten Style Green Bean Casserole

Elegant green bean casserole made from scratch with fresh beans, creamy mushroom sauce, and crispy fried shallots.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb fresh green beans trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 shallots thinly sliced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme chopped
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Blanch green beans in salted water until crisp-tender; drain and cool.
  3. Fry shallots in oil until golden; drain on paper towels.
  4. Sauté mushrooms in butter until browned.
  5. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and cook briefly.
  6. Whisk in milk and cream; simmer until thickened.
  7. Season sauce with thyme, salt, and pepper.
  8. Fold green beans into sauce and transfer to baking dish.
  9. Top with fried shallots and bake until bubbly.

Notes

Add shallots just before baking if making ahead.