Savory Green Bean Casserole Delight Recipe
This savory green bean casserole combines fresh green beans with mushrooms, onions, and a creamy sauce, topped with crispy fried onions for a delightful crunch. It's a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms fresh or canned
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup homemade or canned
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crispy fried onions plus extra for topping
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for about 5 minutes.
- Drain the beans and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking, then drain again.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion and sauté until translucent.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking until mushrooms are tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Fold in the sautéed onion and mushroom mixture, followed by the blanched green beans.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, top with remaining cheddar cheese and crispy fried onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For an elegant presentation, serve in individual ramekins topped with fresh parsley or chives.