Makeover Green Bean Casserole Recipes

BEST GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place green beans and soup in a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix well and heat in the microwave on HIGH until warm (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and heat mixture for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with French fried onions and remaining cheese.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until the cheese melts and the onions just begin to brown.

MODERN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the crispy shallot topping: Line a plate with paper towels. Put the shallots in a small saucepan and pour in canola or vegetable oil to cover. Put the pan on the stove, turn the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots turn a medium brown, about 4 minutes. Drain them in a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the oil for another use, then turn the shallots onto the paper-lined plate and blot with another paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
• For the green bean casserole: Fill a large bowl with water and some ice. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Plunge the green beans into the boiling water and cook just until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, then plunge them into the ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
• Butter a shallow 3-quart casserole and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet. Saute the mushrooms until browned and any liquid they have released has evaporated, about 6 minutes. Add the minced shallots and saute until slightly softened, another 2 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour and continue to saute until the flour coats the mushrooms well and turns golden, another 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the broth while stirring. Stir in the half-and-half and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid has thickened. Add the partially cooked green beans, then turn the mixture into the prepared casserole.
• Bake until hot and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle over the reserved crispy shallots and bake until the shallots are hot and re-crisped, about 5 more minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or chervil if desired and serve hot.

BEST EVER GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F.
• Combine the onions, flour, panko and salt in a large mixing bowl and toss to combine. Coat a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray and evenly spread the onions on the pan. Place the pan on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes. Toss the onions 2 to 3 times during cooking. Once done, remove from the oven and set aside until ready to use. Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.
• While the onions are cooking, prepare the beans. Bring a gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to a boil in an 8-quart saucepan. Add the beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately plunge the beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give up some of their liquid, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and simmer for 1 minute. Decrease the heat to medium-low and add the half-and-half. Cook until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in 1/4 of the onions and all of the green beans. Top with the remaining onions. Place into the oven and bake until bubbly, approximately 15 minutes. Remove and serve immediately.

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine soup, milk, soy sauce and pepper. Gently stir in beans. Spoon half of the mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the onions. Spoon remaining bean mixture over the top. Sprinkle with remaining onions., Bake at 350° until heated through and onions are brown and crispy, 30-35 minutes.