Description
A vibrant and healthy savory side dish featuring fresh blanched green beans baked in a scratch-made baby bella mushroom cream sauce topped with crispy golden Cajun shallots.
Ingredients
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24 oz green beans.
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4 medium shallots.
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8 oz baby bella mushrooms.
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4 tbsp unsalted butter.
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour.
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1.5 cups chicken broth.
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1/2 cup heavy cream.
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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
Instructions
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Sauté sliced shallots in cold oil for 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown; drain and season with Cajun salt.
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Blanch fresh green beans in boiling water for 3 minutes then shock in an ice bath to preserve the green peak.
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Cook sliced mushrooms and garlic in melted butter for 4 minutes then whisk in flour and broth to form a roux.
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Stir in heavy cream Parmesan cheese lemon juice and warm spices until a stable velvet-like cream sauce forms for your Green Bean Casserole.
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Toss the drained pods with the mushroom cream sauce inside a 9×13 baking dish then sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Bake at 375F for 20 minutes top with the crispy shallots and bake 7 minutes more for a professional-grade social finish.
Notes
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Drying the blanched pods completely before assembly is the secret to a professional-grade thick sauce for this Green Bean Casserole.
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Fiber-rich green beans provide a sophisticated and vegetable-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 20 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 25 mins.
- Category: Side Dish.
- Method: Sautéing/Baking.
- Cuisine: American Holiday Classic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 cup.
- Calories: ~ 195 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 3 g.
- Sodium: ~ 340 mg.
- Fat: ~ 15 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 7 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 8 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 12 g.
- Fiber: ~ 3 g.
- Protein: ~ 5 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 25 mg.
Keywords: Green Bean Casserole, Homemade Mushroom Sauces, Healthy Side Dish Ideas, Crispy Fried Shallots, Holiday Vegetable Bakes, New York Recipe.