Ina Garten Green Bean Casserole Recipe
This Ina Garten Green Bean Casserole Recipe is warm, rich and very easy to make. You get soft green beans, creamy sauce and a crisp top. It feels like comfort food in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crispy fried onions
Instructions
Blanch the Beans
- Boil the beans for three minutes. Drain them fast. Place them in cold water to keep the color fresh and bright.
Cook the Onion and Garlic
- Heat butter in a skillet. Add chopped onion and garlic. Stir until soft and golden.
Add the Mushrooms
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook them until they shrink and release their water.
Make the Cream Sauce
- Sprinkle flour on the mushrooms. Stir well. Add chicken broth and cream. Cook until the sauce becomes thick.
Add the Beans
- Place the green beans into the sauce. Stir gently to coat everything well.
Move to a Baking Dish
- Pour the bean mix into your baking dish. Spread it evenly so it bakes right.
Add the Crispy Onions
- Sprinkle fried onions all over the top. Cover the dish fully for a crisp top.
Bake the Casserole
- Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes. Remove when the top looks golden and crunchy.
Notes
- Use fresh beans for best taste.
- Cook the sauce until thick.
- Add more onions if you want extra crunch.
- Do not overcook the beans.
- Taste the sauce before baking.