Green Bean Casserole

by | Sep 18, 2024 | Side Dishes

Greenbean Casserole

This Green Bean Casserole is the perfect holiday side dish, bringing together rich, creamy flavors with a hint of earthy mushrooms and savory garlic. The Marsala wine adds a touch of elegance, while the crispy French fried onions give it that satisfying crunch everyone loves. It’s a classic dish that complements any Thanksgiving or holiday meal, pairing beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or any festive spread. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this casserole is a cozy, comforting addition that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 onions diced

  • 4 cloves garlic minced

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh brown mushrooms sliced

  • 4 teaspoons fresh chopped thyme divided

  • 1/2 cup Marsala wine (any dry red or white wine)

  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch to make it gluten-free)

  • 4 cups chicken broth or stock

  • 1-2 teaspoons salt

  • 1/2-1 teaspoons pepper

  • 2 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled OR Better Than Bouillion to make it gluten-free

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 24 oz frozen green beans, thawed out 

  • 6 oz can French fried onions

    Instructions:

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until melted. Sauté onion for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    Add mushrooms and 2 teaspoons thyme, cook for 5 minutes. Pour in wine and allow to cook for 3 minutes.

    Sprinkle mushrooms with flour or cornstarch, mix well and cook for 2 minutes. Add stock, mix again and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium heat, season with salt, pepper and crumbled bouillon cubes.

    Cover and allow to simmer for 10-15 minutes, while occasionally stirring, until thickened.

    Reduce heat to low, stir in cream. Allow to gently simmer (do not boil). Adjust salt and pepper to your taste.

    Add green beans to a casserole dish with half of the French onions. 

    Pour mushroom mixture over green beans and stir to combine. 

    Bake for 30 minutes and top with French onions when done cooking.Â