Christmas Green Bean Casserole

Elevate your holiday table with this rich and creamy Christmas Green Bean Casserole, a festive twist on a timeless classic. Featuring tender green beans tossed in a luscious, homemade mushroom and cream sauce, this dish is layered with comforting flavors of garlic, onions, and a hint of soy sauce for depth. Topped with perfectly crisp french fried onions, every bite delivers a satisfying crunch and velvety smoothness. This make-ahead-friendly recipe is easy to prepare, taking just 20 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to bake, making it the ideal side dish for your Christmas dinner. Impress your guests with this crowd-pleasing, oven-baked casserole that’s bursting with holiday cheer!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 900 g green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 45 g unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 300 g mushrooms, finely chopped
• 30 g all-purpose flour
• 500 ml chicken or vegetable stock
• 250 ml heavy cream
• 15 ml soy sauce
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 200 g french fried onions
• 1 tsp olive oil (for greasing the dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and chopped mushrooms. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their liquid and start to brown.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour evenly over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flavor of the flour.

Step 6

Gradually pour in the chicken or vegetable stock while whisking to create a smooth sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, soy sauce, black pepper, and salt. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 more minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 8

Add the blanched green beans to the skillet with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

Step 9

Transfer the green bean mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.

Step 10

Sprinkle the french fried onions evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the onions are golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Christmas Green Bean Casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2170.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2118.3

Total Fat 133.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 99.6mg	0%
Sodium 5506.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.7g	0%
Total Sugars 50.3g
Protein 48.8g	0%

Vitamin D 21IU	0%
Calcium 561.3mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 3861.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 37.5%