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Ina Garten Green Bean Casserole Recipe

4.6 from 96 reviews

Ina Garten’s Green Bean Casserole is a deliciously creamy, savory side dish combining tender green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich mushroom soup base, topped with crispy onion strings for a perfect crunch. This classic casserole is easy to prepare and ideal for holiday meals or comforting family dinners.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 3 cups fresh green beans, ends removed and cut in half
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup onion, finely diced
  • 8 ounce package button mushrooms, sliced

Dairy & Sauces

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Broth & Seasoning

  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Additional

  • Crispy onion strings (for topping)
  • Cooking spray (for preparing baking dish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Skillet: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat to prepare for sautéing.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Add the finely diced onions and sliced mushrooms to the melted butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms and onions are just tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Cook Green Beans: In a medium saucepan, combine the green beans and low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook for approximately 8 minutes until the beans are crisp-tender. Drain the green beans thoroughly to remove excess liquid and set aside.
  4. Mix Casserole Ingredients: Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, sautéed mushroom mixture, cooked green beans, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir the ingredients together until well combined. The soup and cheese will help thicken the casserole during baking.
  5. Assemble and Top: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the mixture and top with crispy onion strings to add crunch.
  6. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and bubbly.

Notes

  • Make it extra crispy – Mix breadcrumbs with fried onions to enhance the topping’s crunch.
  • Don’t overcook the green beans: blanch them until they are just crisp-tender as they will continue cooking in the oven.
  • Prepare ahead: assemble the casserole up to step 5, cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 48 hours before baking.

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