Creamy side combining tender green beans, mushrooms, and crispy fried onions for comforting holiday meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (or 2 lb frozen cut green beans, thawed and drained)
→ Sauce Base
02 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
03 - 9 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup whole milk
08 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
09 - 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
10 - 1 tsp salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
→ Topping
13 - 1 1/2 cups crispy fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook for 5 minutes until tender yet bright green. Drain and immediately rinse under cold water to halt cooking. Set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add mushrooms and cook 5 to 6 minutes until tender and browned. Stir in onion and garlic, cooking an additional 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
04 - Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, cream, and vegetable broth. Simmer until thickened, approximately 5 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg if desired.
05 - Add the drained green beans to the skillet and toss gently to coat evenly with the sauce.
06 - Transfer the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle half of the crispy fried onions evenly over the top.
07 - Bake uncovered for 25 minutes until bubbling. Remove from oven, top with remaining fried onions, and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
