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fresh green bean casserole

(8 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lynn Socko
@lynnsocko
San Angelo, TX

This is NOT your Mama's Green Bean Casserole, sorry Mama! This is freshness at it's best.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is a refreshing twist on the traditional green bean casseroles. While I eat them, I'm not the biggest fan. When I saw this recipe and it was fresh beans and no canned soup, I knew I would enjoy it. This is a beautiful, tasty casserole that I would be proud to display at any holiday meal. I left out the slivered almonds only because I didn't have any ... but I don't think it took away from the dish at all.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(8 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fresh green bean casserole

  • 1 lb
    fresh blanched green beans
  • 4 slice
    bacon, diced
  • 1/2
    sweet onion, large diced
  • 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    fresh turkey or chicken stock
  • 1 c
    milk or heavy cream
  • 1 pt
    baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 c
    Parmesan cheese, fresh grated
  • 1/2 tsp
    granulated garlic
  • 2 tsp
    mrs. dash original blend
  • pinch
    salt
  • TOPPING
  • 1 c
    panko bread crumbs
  • 3 slice
    bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    Parmesan cheese, grated
  • almonds, slivered fro garnish
  • spray oil

How To Make fresh green bean casserole

  • 1
    I buy fresh frozen blanched green beans and put them in the micro for 8 min in a deep bowl to thaw. If desired, cut beans into thirds once thawed.
  • 2
    Rough chop 1/2 onion and 4 slices of thick bacon and brown in a large skillet. While that is browning, slice mushrooms, grate Parmesan.
  • 3
    For topping partially freeze 3 strips of bacon cut into pcs. Chop in food processor or by hand. Add in panko and 1/2 c of Parmesan, set aside.
  • 4
    When bacon and onions are browned add 1/2 c of flour to make a paste. Add more bacon fat, olive oil or butter if needed. Add Mrs. Dash and granulated garlic.
  • 5
    Slowly pour in turkey/chicken stock and milk and stir to remove all lumps.
  • 6
    Now add beans, mushrooms and 1 c of Parmesan to sauce. Stir really well to coat.
  • 7
    Spray a 9x11 baking dish with non stick spray and pour bean mixture into it. Pat down mixture was well as possible.
  • 8
    Now top with raw bacon/panko/Parmesan toppings. Spray with spray oil.
  • 9
    Bake in 375° uncovered for 35 min. Remove and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • 10
    Allow to cool for 10-15 min before serving. Garnish with slivered almonds. You could also put the slivered almonds in the dish. Just add to the pan with the green beans and sauce.
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