Green Bean Casserole with Secret Ingredient
This Green Bean Casserole utilizes a secret ingredient to boost the natural flavors of your traditional Thanksgiving favorite for a whole new dinner sides experience.
Equipment
- Bamboo Paper Towels (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans halved
- 1 large yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
- 21 ounces cream of mushroom soup 21 oz usually = 2 cans
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese
- 2.8 ounces crispy fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
- Trim the ends off your fresh green beans and cut them in half. Boil them until tender—about 10-15 minutes.1 pound fresh green beans
- Dice your onions and mince your garlic.1 large yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Once your green beans are tender, strain them and dry them off with a kitchen towel.
- Add cooked green beans, onions, garlic, and porcini mushrooms to a frying pan with salt, pepper, and olive oil over medium heat until onions are transparent.¼ cup dried porcini mushrooms, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 pinch of salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add cream of mushroom soup and mix well. Simmer on low for about 5 minutes to reduce excess moisture.21 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- Transfer your green bean mixture to a 10.5" x 7.5" oven-safe casserole dish. Top with a thin layer of cheese, and finalize with a layer of crispy fried onions.4 ounces cheddar cheese, 2.8 ounces crispy fried onions
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is nice and melted and crispy onions are starting to brown.
Notes
- Always, always boil your green beans before adding them to your casserole. Squeaky green beans are not a welcoming bite!
- Add your porcini early so they have time to rehydrate.
- This dish is a classic holiday recipe. For more like this, check out my comprehensive list of the best Thanksgiving recipes.