Absolutely Delicious Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
This green bean casserole, entirely made from scratch, combines green beans, mushrooms, and onions in a creamy homemade sauce—no canned soup required!
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place green beans in a saucepan and fill with about 1/2 inch water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam until beans are tender but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine drained beans in a bowl with mushrooms; toss to combine.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and parsley; cook and stir until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Whisk in flour until blended, then mix in lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly, so that no lumps form.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add sour cream and stir until combined. Warm over medium heat until sauce begins to bubble. Dump in green beans and mushrooms, stirring to coat.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove from the heat and toss briefly with 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese and 1/2 of the French-fried onions. Spoon into a 1 ½-quart casserole dish; top with the remaining Cheddar and onions.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until Cheddar is melted, about 15 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)