FRESH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

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The traditional green bean casserole gets an upgrade using fresh ingredients. This is perfect for a downsized Thanksgiving, serving four people.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ½ ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
6 cups chicken broth
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped
⅓ cup French-fried onions

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a small casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to create a smooth paste. Slowly add half-and-half and continue to stir to prevent any lumps. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Taste mushroom gravy and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Meanwhile, heat chicken broth in a saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Add green beans to boiling chicken broth and cook for 6 minutes. Strain green beans and add to mushroom gravy. Transfer mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle French-fried onions on top and return to the oven. Bake for 5 more minutes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 2301 mg, Sugar 3.2 g