How to Make Classic Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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How to Make Classic Green Bean Casserole
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  1. FOR THE TOPPING: Pulse bread, butter, salt, and pepper in food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about ten 1-second pulses. Transfer to large bowl and toss with onions; set aside.
  2. FOR THE BEANS AND SAUCE: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Fill large bowl with ice water. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven. Add 2 tablespoons salt and beans. Cook beans until bright green and crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain beans in colander and plunge immediately into ice water to stop cooking. Spread beans on paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  3. Add butter to now-empty Dutch oven and melt over medium-high heat until foaming subsides. Add mushrooms, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook until mushrooms release moisture and liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Add cream, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Add green beans to sauce and stir until evenly coated. Arrange in even layer in 3-quart (or 13 by 9-inch) baking dish. Sprinkle with topping and bake until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling around edges, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
  5. TIPS:.
  6. The components of the casserole can be prepared ahead of time. Store the bread-crumb topping in an airtight container in the refrigerator and combine with the onions just before cooking. Combine the beans and cooled sauce in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. To serve, remove the plastic wrap and heat the casserole in a 425-degree oven for 10 minutes, then add the topping and bake as directed. This recipe can be halved and baked in a 2-quart (or 8-inch-square) baking dish. If making a half batch, reduce the cooking time of the sauce in step 3 to about 6 minutes (1 3/4 cups) and the baking time in step 4 to 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 197.8 Kcal (828 kJ)
Calories from fat 115.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.84g 20%
Cholesterol 33.27mg 11%
Sodium 149.88mg 6%
Potassium 362.35mg 8%
Total Carbs 17.42g 6%
Sugars 3.5g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3.85g 15%
Protein 5.3g 11%
Vitamin C 10.9mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 113.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 103.75 Kcal (434 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.74g 20%
Cholesterol 17.45mg 11%
Sodium 78.61mg 6%
Potassium 190.06mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.14g 6%
Sugars 1.83g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.02g 15%
Protein 2.78g 11%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 18%
Iron 1mg 10%
Calcium 59.6mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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