How to Make Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
Until now! This homemade green bean casserole will put the recipe that uses canned green beans and condensed cream of mushroom soup to shame. No judgement if that is how you want to make it. It’s fast! I just think this version tastes so much better. And recipes on holidays are worth a little extra effort and a little extra time. Par boiling a vegetable is to partially cook it before cooking it more using another method. In this green bean casserole we par boil and then cook further in the oven.
2 14.5 ounce cans of green beans OR16 to 20 ounce frozen green beans that you have thawed
I tried this sauce a few different ways before coming up with the perfect balance of flavors that I know you’ll love. See the link before for this stand alone recipe that can replace the an anytime you need. If you are a confident cook, you can definitely start this step while you are boiling the water for the green beans. If you are hesitant, stick to one step at a time. Follow the instructions up until you are putting it in the oven. Instead of putting it in the oven, wrap it well with aluminum foil and put it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. When you are ready to bake, take the casserole out of the refrigerator. Unwrap and let it sit on the counter while the oven is preheating. You will need to bake it an extra 5 minutes (so 35 minutes) before pulling it out of the oven and adding fried onions. That being said, I always error on the side of making too much food. Especially at the holidays, I don’t want a guest to reach for something only to find it all gone. This recipe will easily double or triple. Just like in the make ahead instructions you should make it right up to the point of putting it in the oven. Instead of baking it, cover it with foil and then wrap the whole dish three times with plastic wrap. When you are ready to cook it, remove it from the freezer, take off the plastic wrap. Bake at 350 degrees covered for 15 minutes. Take off the foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then add the fried onions and bake for 3 to 5 more minutes.
