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Kid-Approved Crispy Shallot Green Bean Casserole: Best Homemade Recipe

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This homemade green bean casserole features a creamy, velvety sauce and crispy fried shallots, proving that the best cooking advice sometimes comes from the smallest people in the kitchen. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large shallots, thinly sliced into rings (about 1 cup once sliced)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk mixed with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar)
  • Vegetable or canola oil for frying (about 2 cups)
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the shallots: Peel and slice shallots into thin rings (about 1/8-inch thick). Separate rings gently. Set up an assembly line: shallots, buttermilk in a shallow dish, and flour mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder in another shallow dish.
  2. Fry the shallots: Heat about 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Dip shallot rings in buttermilk, let excess drip off, then coat in flour mixture. Fry in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot.
  3. Blanch the green beans: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
  4. Make the cream sauce: In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and stir constantly for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, then heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Continue whisking until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese if using, then remove from heat.
  5. Assemble the casserole: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine blanched green beans and cream sauce. Stir gently to coat. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly. Top with crispy shallots.
  6. Bake: Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until bubbly around the edges and shallots are deeply golden. If shallots brown too quickly, tent with foil for the last 10 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make extra crispy shallots as they disappear fast. The cream sauce can be made up to two days in advance. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend. For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter, unsweetened almond milk, and full-fat coconut cream. The casserole tastes even better the next day.

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