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cheesy green bean casserole

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

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Forget the canned green bean casserole and level up your Thanksgiving dinner with this fresh and cheesy version. The combination of gruyere and white cheddar cheese takes this dish to a whole new level, and the crispy fried onions on top add the perfect crunch. Don’t be surprised if this recipe for green bean casserole with fresh green beans becomes a new holiday tradition for your family too!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 oz. gruyere cheese, grated
  • 2 oz. white cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crispy fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  • Blanch green beans: Set a large stock pot of water on high on the stove until boiling. Add the green beans to the boiling water and let boil for 5 minutes. 
  • While the beans are cooking, fill a large mixing bowl with ice water.
  • Drain the green beans from the boiling water and put them in the ice bath for 2 minutes. This will stop the cooking process and the beans should be bright green and tender, but still firm. 
  • Using tongs, remove the green beans from the ice bath and place in a baking dish. 
  • Make the cream sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan on medium-high and add the sliced shallots. Cook until shallots are tender, about 3-4 minutes. 
  • Turn the stove to medium and add the flour. Whisk until well combined and starts to brown. 
  • Taking time between each addition to stir, add the wine, broth, milk and soy sauce.
  • Continually stir the sauce and allow the sauce to thicken. Turn the heat up until the sauce simmers for 1-2 minutes until it thickens a little more. We want it to coat the green beans well and not be soup!
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the cheeses, garlic and salt. 
  • Pour the sauce over the green beans. 
  • Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Then uncover the pan and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Then remove the dish from the oven, stir the green beans and sprinkle the crispy fried onions on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the onions are toasty. 
  • Allow to sit for 10 minutes and then serve warm. 

Notes

  • If you need to make this ahead, assemble the casserole, but leave the fried onions off the top. Cover with foil, and refrigerate for up to 2 days. When you’re ready to eat it, follow the baking instructions according to the recipe instructions.
  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://comfortfoodathome.com/cheesy-green-bean-casserole-with-fresh-green-beans/