Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole

Experience the comforting flavors of our Savory Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole, a classic American dish perfect for holiday gatherings. This creamy, rich casserole features tender green beans, sautéed mushrooms, and crispy shallots, making it a crowd-pleaser. Suitable for those avoiding soy, dairy, and gluten, this recipe is versatile enough to complement any meal.

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Recipe Collection: Dinner

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 75 minutes

Overview

This make-ahead green bean casserole is a delightful twist on the classic dish we all know and love. It's perfect for holiday dinners, allowing you to prepare in advance and enjoy more time with family and friends.

Diet Type

Not specified

Allergies

Soy, Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• Spray butter-flavored cooking spray
• 3 Large shallots, sliced
• 1.25 Pounds (lb) fresh green beans, divided
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter
• 10 Ounces (oz) button mushrooms, sliced
• 0.33 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Cup half-and-half
• 1 Cup chicken broth
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) soy sauce
• Pinch salt, to taste
• Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 Cup vegetable oil

Steps

1. Spray a 2.5-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Mince shallots until you have 3 tablespoons; slice remaining shallots into 1/8-inch rounds. Set both aside.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry; set aside.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, then slowly add half-and-half, broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil while stirring.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in green beans and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, or until ready to bake.
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Remove casserole from the refrigerator and bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
7. While the casserole is baking, dredge shallot rings in remaining flour until evenly coated.
8. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Lower shallots carefully into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
9. Remove casserole from the oven and top with fried shallots.

Cook's Note: If you don't need to make this ahead, assemble the casserole and bake right away for just 20 minutes.