Name: Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 32 ounces Green beans; 5 tablespoons Butter; 8 ounces Mushrooms; 1 Onion; 1 clove Garlic; 3 tablespoons Flour; 1.5 cups Whole milk; 1 tsp Fresh thyme leaves; 1.5 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning Blend; 1 cup Cheddar cheese; 3 cups French fried onions

Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup

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Green Bean Casserole without Mushroom Soup

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Preheat oven to 350℉ and spray a 13×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Place prepared green beans in a colander over large bowl and allow to drain.

Add 2 Tablespoons of butter to a deep skillet and melt over medium heat.

Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.

Transfer the drained green beans to a large bowl and add the cooked vegetables.

Add the remaining 3 Tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.

Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

Stir in the flour and whisk for about minute. The mixture should resemble paste.

Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly. Continue to whisk until the mixture thickens and is bubbly.

Add in the chopped thyme and All Purpose Seasoning Blend.

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese, whisking until the cheese is melted.

Pour the cheese sauce over the bean mixture and stir until everything is combined.

Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it out in an even layer. Top with the French fried onions.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the top is golden brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Build Your Roux Properly 🧈
Create a light blonde roux by cooking equal parts butter and flour over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, before whisking in milk—this prevents lumps and ensures a silky cream sauce.
Toast Your Mushrooms First 🍄
Sauté fresh mushrooms in butter until they release their moisture and begin to brown, concentrating their earthy umami flavor that replaces the depth of canned soup.
Blanch Green Beans for Perfect Texture 🫘
Boil fresh green beans for 4-5 minutes until just tender-crisp, then ice-bath them immediately to stop cooking and preserve their vibrant color and slight crunch in the final casserole.
Reserve Fried Onions for Topping 🧅
Save half your French fried onions to sprinkle on top during the last 5 minutes of baking, ensuring they stay crispy and golden rather than becoming soggy throughout cooking.
Season in Layers for Complex Flavor 🌿
Add your all-purpose seasoning blend and fresh thyme at different stages—some to the sauce, some to mushrooms, and fresh thyme as garnish—to build depth and prevent one-dimensional seasoning.