This creamy green bean casserole dish may be made in just one pan, and it is incredibly wonderful. This dish takes the classic green bean casserole to a whole new level by including a homemade garlic soy sauce that is light and creamy. If you add the soft green beans, hearty mushrooms, and crispy fried onions to this dish, I can assure you that you will be cooking it again and over again.
ABOUT THIS GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
In this recipe for homemade green bean casserole, I omitted the canned cream of mushroom and instead prepared my own homemade garlic soy cream sauce, which turned out to be an extremely delectable dish. Amazing in flavor, silky smooth, and savory all at the same time. This green bean casserole dish is the ideal accompaniment to any dinner you choose to prepare. A further advantage is that you will only need a single pan. However, if you want to have a more visually appealing presentation, you may choose to bake everything in a baking dish that is 9 inches by 13 inches and has been coated with non-stick cooking spray. Please see the following.
The garlic soy cream is lighter than the traditional cream of mushroom sauce. It also carries a lot more flavor. The soy sauce adds a wonderful umami that is hard to resist when combined with the meaty mushrooms. While the garlic cream adds a smooth, creamy texture we all crave from a homemade casserole. Mix everything together, and you’re in for one irresistible holiday side dish.
There is a high probability that you will never cook green bean casserole in any other manner than this creamy green bean casserole. I can nearly ensure that happens. It is highly recommended that you do not miss out on this remake of Healthyish movies.
IMPORTANT TIPS AND TRICKS
Option to blanch your green beans in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes before adding them to the dish if you like them softer. I like mine slightly more crispy, so I do not blanch them. If you do blanch them, be sure to drain off any excess water to prevent them from making the sauce too thin.
Option to add your green bean casserole to a 9×13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. This makes for a prettier presentation than serving directly from the pan. Either ways works, just be sure to use an oven safe pan.
NOTE: If you add more mushrooms, keep in mind that it might make the sauce thinner. Mushrooms hold a lot of moisture so this is something to be aware of.
Once you remove the dish from the oven, the sauce will continue to thicken as it rests!
HOW TO MAKE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
Grab a large oven safe pan. Add butter, garlic, and mushrooms to the pan over medium / high heat. Let the mushrooms soften and brown, releasing some of their moisture.
Next, dust the mushrooms with the AP flour, salt and pepper. The flour will help soak up some of the moisture. Be sure to stir well. Reduce the heat to medium.
Next, you’ll slowly add the milk. Once the milk is well combined, add the chicken broth. A creamy sauce will begin to form. If the sauce gets too tight, add a touch more broth and make sure you reduced the heat to medium low. Then, you will add the low sodium soy sauce. Stir until it’s well combined. Next, add the fresh cut green beans.
NOTE: you have the option to blanch the green beans in a separate pot of boiling water for 5 minutes before adding them to the dish if you like them on the softer side. Just be sure to drain off any excess water.
Simmer everything together in the pan for 5 minutes if you blanched the green beans and 10 minutes if you did not.
NOTE: you have the option to add everything to a 9×13-inch baking dish thats been sprayed with cooking spray. Or you can leave it in the oven safe pan.
Top the dish with the crispy fried onions, cover it with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes. Let this dish rest for 10 minutes and enjoy!
STORAGE
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days, Reheat leftovers in the microwave until heated through. This recipe makes four servings. Please see below for nutritional information.
