A Different Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Elevate your holiday side dish with this gourmet twist on classic green bean casserole! We ditch the creamy mushroom soup and fried onions for a creamy Dijon sauce and buttery cracker topping, creating a surprisingly sophisticated yet easy-to-make side dish. Still uses canned green beans for convenience, but the flavor is anything but ordinary.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 197.1 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for A Different Green Bean Casserole

  • 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans cut green beans, drained
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers

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How to Make A Different Green Bean Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Grease or spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped, and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Do not brown.
  5. Stir in 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until fully dissolved, about 1 minute.
  6. Gradually whisk in 2 cups of milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  8. Continue stirring until the sauce is thick and the cheese is melted. If too thick, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  9. Remove from heat and gently stir in 2 (15 ounce) cans of green beans, drained.
  10. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
  11. Top with 1 1/2 cups crushed buttery crackers.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cracker crumbs are golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

29g

Carbs

6g

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