Description
A rich and savory twist on the classic green bean casserole, featuring a homemade garlic butter cream sauce and a crunchy fried onion topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fried onions
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3-5 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into an ice bath, then pat dry.
- In a large skillet, melt 4 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to create a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and milk. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in salt and black pepper. Fold in the blanched green beans until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Top with fried onions, spreading them evenly across the surface.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the onions are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American