green bean casserole

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Nov 20, 2012

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

prep time 15 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake
yield 6 servings

Ingredients

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

How To Make green bean casserole

  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #green
Keyword: #beans
Keyword: #sauce
Keyword: #ranch
Keyword: #white
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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