Green Beans – Using fresh tender green beans makes such a difference in the overall texture.This is a holiday staple for my family – I love this healthier version! ~Jennifer It really one of those make-every-year tradition-making recipes. I love my Simple Skillet Green Beans when I need to cook green beans quickly, but for a special occasion sometimes you want to pull out all the stops!Īnd yes, while it does take longer than opening cans, the final results are totally worth every minute! The creamy thick mushroom and creamy gravy, sharp cheddar cheese and crisp tender fresh beans topped with crunchy bread crumb topping is the ultimate holiday-worthy side and special occasion treat! You can make it the day before Thanksgiving. In fact, it’s made entirely from scratch with sharp cheddar cheese which makes it even better!ĭon’t let the fact that it’s from scratch scare you off. It tastes pretty similar to the real McCoy, except it doesn’t have canned cream of mushroom soup or the processed canned french fried onions like in the original recipe. This recipe is a homemade twist on classic Green Bean Casserole. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and panko crumbs are golden.Jump to Recipe The Best From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole Pour into a baking dish and top with panko crumbs. Pour over green beans and stir gently to combine. Step 4 Add pimentos to pan, then add bacon/onion mixture.If sauce is too thick, splash in some chicken broth as needed. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne then add the grated cheddar. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, while sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Cook for a minute or two, then pour in milk and half and half. Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Step 3 In a separate skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.Cook bacon for two minutes, then add diced onion and garlic and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bacon is done (but not crisp) and onions are golden brown. Step 2 Add bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat.Drain beans once they're cool and set aside. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. Blanch the green beans: drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow green beans to cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. Step 1 Cut green beans in half if you like pieces to be a little smaller.You’ll need them for the dressing.īut that’s another story for another time. Have fun with it! The green bean casserole world is your oyster. And while I opted for a topping of panko breadcrumbs, you can substitute the yummy french fried onions (or crushed potato chips you heard me) if that’s more to your liking. Use a combination of different cheeses, add a little mustard, some mushrooms–whatever floats your boat. The wonderful thing about it, besides the fact that it contains bacon, is that it begins with a plain white sauce, which can be adapted in any number of ways. Today I’m sharing a from-scratch green bean casserole that’s a cinch to make and a nice departure from the cream-of-mushroom standby we all know and love. I’ve have had a blast making a complete mess of of my kitchen.Īnd I’ve considered selling the house when it’s time to clean up.Īnd I’ve told my children to make friends with washing dishes, but fast. I’ve been cooking Thanksgiving dishes to share with you and in the process, I’ve even been storing up things like pie crusts and cornbread for my own spread. Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away, and boy is my whisk tired.
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