Not Your Mama's Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Name: Not Your Mama's Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter; 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons); 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced; 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried sage; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sherry; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed; Frizzled leeks, recipe follows; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; 1 leek; Superfine flour, for dredging (recommended: Wondra Flour); Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried sage
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sherry
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
Frizzled leeks, recipe follows
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
1 leek
Superfine flour, for dredging (recommended: Wondra Flour)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add the shallots and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the mushrooms, thyme and sage and saute until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
4
Stir in the flour and cook 5 more minutes.
5
Next add the sherry and stir until thickened.
6
Add the cream and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
7
Set sauce aside.
8
(Recipe can be made to this point up to 2 days before, refrigerated.)
9
Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over high heat.
10
Add the beans, toss to coat with the butter and saute until bright green, about 7 minutes.
11
They'll still be crispy.
12
Season with salt and pepper and place on a platter.
13
Bring the sauce to a simmer and spoon over the beans.
14
Top with the frizzled leeks.
15
Heat a couple inches of oil to 350 degrees F in a large, heavy pot.
16
To check the oil temperature, drop a bread cube into it.
17
If the cube browns within 30 seconds the oil is hot enough.
18
Trim leek, slice in half lengthwise, and wash well under running water.
19
Cut the root end off the leek and then cut each half lengthwise into long, thin strips.
20
Season flour with salt and pepper.
21
Dredge leek strips in flour.
22
Fry leeks for 1 to 2 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
23
Drain on paper towels.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons butter, 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons), 8 ounces portobello mushrooms, sliced, 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Not Your Mama's Green Bean Casserole falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Not Your Mama's Green Bean Casserole

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