

I've also included these directions in the recipe card below. When ready, top your casserole with fried onions, then bake at 375 for 18-22 minutes. Store your fried onions in a separate container. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days in the refrigerator. Make aheadĪssemble your green bean casserole without the onion topping. You may want to cook your sauce for an extra minute or so for the right consistency. Half & half can be substituted with milk, but your sauce will turn out slightly less rich and a little thinner. If using canned green beans, skip the cooking and ice bath step.Ĭhicken broth can be substituted with beef or vegetable broth. Cover with foil and bake for 35-45 minutes, depending if you want green beans crunchier or softer. Mix everything together until evenly incorporated. Add green beans into the casserole dish, pour in mushroom cream sauce, and add 1/2 cup of fried onions. However, fresh green beans will give you the best flavor and texture overall. Preheat oven to 375 and lightly grease a 9×13 casserole dish.

Once your onion topping is prepared, you can move on to the casserole filling.įresh green beans can be substituted with frozen (and thawed) green beans or canned green beans. Sweet onion, yellow onion, or Vidalia onion can be used to make your fried onions. Just drop into boiling water for a few minutes, then plunge them into an ice bath to stop the cooking and lock in their brilliant green color. Panko bread crumbs add a nice crunchy texture, but they can be substituted with traditional bread crumbs if needed. However, the homemade version is so crispy and delicious, I recommend you give it a try! You're welcome to buy store bought fried onion topping if you want to save some time. That crunchy onion topping is usually the favorite part of a green bean casserole. This recipe serves six, and can easily be doubled for a crowd! Fried onion ingredients and substitutions Make green bean casserole for your next holiday meal, like Thanksgiving or Christmas. They are so tasty, you may want to make extra for snacking while you cook! I've topped this casserole with freshly made, crispy fried onions made with panko bread crumbs. If you avoid using canned, high sodium ingredients in your casseroles, you're going to love this recipe! This green bean casserole is made entirely from scratch. Green beans are coated in a creamy homemade mushroom sauce, then topped with breaded and fried onions. Add in your chopped green beans and stir to combine. Simmer until it’s thickened (about 2 minutes). Slowly pour in the milk and whisk until combined. This green bean casserole is made from scratch without any canned ingredients. In the same pan, melt your butter and whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and sage.
