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Green Bean Casserole

Homemade green bean casserole with fresh green beans and a from-scratch sausage cream sauce, no canned soup. Creamy, cheesy, and baked until bubbling. The perfect Thanksgiving side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp mushroom seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 1/2 lb fresh green beans trimmed

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Blanch the Green Beans. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the green beans, and blanch for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Fry the Sausage. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry the sausage, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
  3. Step 3: Make the Roux. Add the butter to the same skillet. Sauté the onion until softened, then stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to make a roux.
  4. Step 4: Build the Cream. Slowly stir in the chicken stock, heavy cream, and whole milk. Simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Season with the mushroom seasoning, salt, and black pepper, then stir in the grated Parmesan.
  5. Step 5: Combine and Bake. Fold the green beans and fried sausage into the cream. Transfer everything to a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling. Serve warm.