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green bean casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

What is Thanksgiving without this delicious side dish..we just love it..

(2 ratings)
yield 6 servings
prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For green bean casserole

  • 1 c
    chopped onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 c
    fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1/2 lb
    fresh green beans, cooked until tender crisp , you could also use 3 cans green beans, drained.
  • 1 c
    fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    minced parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • RANCH STYLE WHITE SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 3 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk
  • 3 - 4 Tbsp
    ranch salad dressing mix
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
    white pepper

How To Make green bean casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Prepare ranch style white sauce. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Using whisk, stir in milk; bring to boil. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in dressing mix and pepper. Set aside This makes 1 1/2 cups...I sometimes double this for more sauce.
  • 2
    Place 1 tbsp olive oil in medium skillet, heat over med high heat; add onion and garlic, cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Remove half of onion mixture. Set side.
  • 3
    Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook about 5 minutes or until tender. Combine mushroom mixture, beans and sauce in 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • 4
    Add 1 tablespoon of butter to a medium skillet, heat over med high heat. Add bread crumbs to skillet; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crumbs are golden. Stir in reserved onion mixture, parmesan and parsley. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over casserole. Bake, uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through. I usually double or triple this recipe for big get - together's
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