Dinner
Green Bean Casserole with Homemade Mushroom Sauce
A hearty take on the classic casserole featuring fresh green beans and smoked bacon. The dish is bound together by a rich, homemade mushroom cream sauce.
45 minCook time
45 minTotal time
MediumDifficulty
Instructions
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Prepare the bacon and aromatics
Cook the bacon until crispy and render the grease, setting aside 3 tablespoons of the liquid. Remove the bacon from the pan and chop the cooked bacon into strips or pieces. Peel and mince the garlic. Clean and slice the mushrooms. Peel and dice the small onion if using. -
Make the mushroom cream sauce
Warm the 3 tablespoons of rendered bacon grease (or butter/oil) in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, and diced onion. Sauté until the mushrooms are tender and water has evaporated. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir constantly for a few minutes to form a paste. Gradually whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Season with lemon pepper and salt to taste. -
Assemble the casserole
In a 9x13 baking dish, arrange the fresh green beans and the cooked bacon pieces. Pour the hot mushroom cream sauce evenly over the beans and bacon. -
Bake and top
Place the dish in a preheated oven set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 45 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle crispy fried onions over the top of the casserole.
Video
“Green Bean Casserole Recipe (Mushroom Cream Sauce Recipe) | How to make GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE” by Simply Mamá Cooks, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
This casserole swaps out canned soup for a fresh, creamy mushroom sauce, adding depth to the traditional green bean dish. Optional bacon provides a smoky, savory element that complements the cream and vegetables. Finished with crispy fried onions for texture, it is a comforting oven-baked side dish.
