Apr 09 2009
Special Easter Made From Scratch Green Bean Casserole Recipe
I have always loved Green Bean Casserole since I was very young. When I got older, I longed for a less “processed” way to make it, including having fresh ingredients. I have made green bean casserole the traditional way, and just used fresh green beans, but when I stumbled across this recipe for a ‘totally from scratch’ green bean casserole, I jumped on it. I love preparing this for special holidays, and I do switch it out (depending on time and volume needed) with the traditional recipe, but either way - it’s still good.
Special Easter ‘Made From Scratch’ Green Bean Casserole
2 packages frozen French cut green beans (you can use fresh green beans if you desire)
8 oz. package of crimini mushrooms, quartered (sometimes I use sliced and chopped portobella mushrooms)
3 Tbs. butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 c, milk
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 can French fried onions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place the green beans into a saucepan and fill with about a 1/2 in. of water. Bring the water to a boil and steam the green beans until they are tender but still a nice bright color. Approximately five minutes or so. Drain them. Add the mushrooms and toss together.
In a larger skillet, melt the butter over med. heat. Add the onion and parsley and then cook and stir until the onion is tender. Using a whisk or fork, whisk in the flour until well blended and then mix in the salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly so that no lumps form and add and stir in the sour cream. Warm on medium until the sauce begins to bubble. Now add the green beans and mushrooms, stir to coat.
Now, remove the skillet from the heat and add some Cheddar cheese and French fried onions, saving a little of both to sprinkle over the top. Spoon entire green bean mixture into a casserole dish and then top with the remaining french friend onions and cheese. Bake in a preheated oven until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes. Absolutely fantastic with ANY meal!!
