Good Eats Green Bean Casserole Alton Brown 2007

Alton Brown's 2007 Good Eats Green Bean Casserole is a modern twist on the classic holiday favorite, showcasing fresh, wholesome ingredients and elevated flavors. Forget canned soup and pre-fried onions—this recipe combines tender blanched green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and onions with a creamy, homemade cheddar cheese sauce that's rich and velvety. Topped with seasoned bread crumbs for a satisfying crunch, this casserole is baked to golden perfection, making it a show-stopping side dish for Thanksgiving or any family dinner. With easy-to-follow steps and a balance of textures and flavors, this recipe ensures a fresh, gourmet spin on tradition that will leave your guests coming back for seconds. Perfect for serving 6, it's a must-try for lovers of classic comfort food with a refined touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 250 milliliters milk
• 250 milliliters chicken stock
• 120 grams grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 250 grams button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and blanch the green beans for 3-4 minutes. Drain and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to make a roux. Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken stock, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese until smooth.

Step 5

Combine the blanched green beans, sautéed onion and mushrooms, and cheese sauce in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 6

Sprinkle the seasoned bread crumbs evenly over the top of the casserole.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1650.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1706.7

Total Fat 91.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 46.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 232.6mg	0%
Sodium 3135.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 161.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.2g
Protein 80.5g	0%

Vitamin D 168.6IU	0%
Calcium 1500.1mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 2635.3mg	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: 45.8%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 36.2%