Dawn Hornsby's Unusual Green Bean Casserole

Elevate your holiday table or weeknight dinner with *Dawn Hornsby's Unusual Green Bean Casserole*, a fresh and modern twist on the classic dish. This recipe boasts tender, blanched green beans paired with earthy shiitake mushrooms, enveloped in a luscious goat cheese cream sauce and topped with golden, crispy panko breadcrumbs and fried shallots for the ultimate crunch. A hint of garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper adds depth and subtle heat to the dish, making it anything but ordinary. Perfectly balanced with savory and creamy notes, this casserole is baked to perfection and ready in under an hour. Whether served as a comforting side or the star of the spread, this unique green bean casserole is bound to impress guests and family alike! Keywords: green bean casserole, fresh green beans, goat cheese, shiitake mushrooms, crispy topping, holiday side dish, casserole recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth
• 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
• 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 cup crispy fried shallots
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Trim the green beans and blanch them in salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking, then set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the sliced shiitake mushrooms for 5-6 minutes, until they release their moisture and begin to brown.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to coat evenly, cooking for 2 minutes to eliminate the floury taste.

Step 6

Slowly add the milk and vegetable broth, whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 7

Stir in the goat cheese until melted and smooth. Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched green beans and the mushroom-cheese sauce. Toss to coat evenly.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 10

In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with olive oil. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the casserole.

Step 11

Top the casserole with crispy fried shallots.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1387.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2017.1

Total Fat 133.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 50.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9g
Cholesterol 152.0mg	0%
Sodium 2803.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 169.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.1g	0%
Total Sugars 45.1g
Protein 59.7g	0%

Vitamin D 148.2IU	0%
Calcium 775.3mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 2797.9mg	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: 56.7%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 32.0%