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Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

Green bean casserole from scratch with fresh green beans and a creamy mushroom sauce, no canned soup, about $1.10 a serving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lb fresh green beans trimmed and halved ($3.00)
  • 3 tbsp butter ($0.52)
  • 8 oz white mushrooms sliced ($1.80)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced ($0.10)
  • 3 tbsp all purpose flour ($0.05)
  • 1 cup low sodium vegetable broth ($0.40)
  • 1 cup milk ($0.40)
  • 1 tsp salt ($0.02)
  • ½ tsp black pepper ($0.03)
  • 1 can (6 oz) crispy fried onions divided ($2.50)

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Boil the green beans in salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the mushrooms for 6 to 8 minutes, until browned, then stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the broth and milk and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until thick. Season with the salt and pepper.
  4. Stir in the green beans and half of the fried onions, then spread in a 2 quart baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, top with the remaining fried onions and bake 5 minutes more, until bubbling and golden.

Notes

Costs are estimates based on average US grocery prices for the amount used.