Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch
Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch layers tender green beans with a creamy mushroom-onion sauce and a hint of garlic, finished with a crispy fried onion topping. It tastes rich and comforting without being heavy, highlighting the sweetness of onions and the earthiness of mushrooms. Perfect for holiday tables or potlucks when you want a classic side with brighter, fresher flavor.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook, uncovered, until slightly firm, about 6 minutes. Drain in a colander, then immediately submerge in the ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- 3
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and garlic; cook until the mushrooms are just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir this into the green beans.
- 4
Put the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals until melted.
- 5
Whisk the flour into the melted butter until smooth; season with sea salt and black pepper. Add 1 cup milk and whisk until smooth and combined. Microwave for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup milk, whisk until smooth, then microwave for 2 minutes. The roux mixture should thicken between additions, less so as each cup of milk is added. Add the remaining 1 cup of milk; microwave for 2 minutes more, then whisk until smooth.
- 6
Transfer the green bean mixture to a 9x13-inch baking pan; stir in the thickened roux to combine. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until warm and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Top with crispy fried onions and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
- Calories 279.62 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 6.17 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 28.89 g 11%
- Total Fat 16.11 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 5.49 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.24 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 96.87 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 4.28 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 139.61 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 492.43 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 152.3 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 14.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch is made with 9 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Diced Yellow Onion, Fried Onions, and Green Beans. Each serving provides about 279.62 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Diced Yellow Onion, Fried Onions, Green Beans, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 279.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch healthy?
- Fresh Green Bean Casserole from Scratch has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 279.62 calories and 6.17 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 5.49 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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