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A skillet of sautéed green beans with garlic

From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole

Prep 25 min Cook 30 min Total 55 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Shocking blanched beans in ice water locks in the bright green color and stops them overcooking in the oven.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 400°F. Blanch beans in salted boiling water 4 minutes, then plunge into ice water; drain.

  2. 02

    Toss shallots in flour and salt; fry in oil over medium 4–5 minutes until golden. Drain.

  3. 03

    Melt butter, cook mushrooms 8 minutes until browned, add garlic 1 minute, stir in flour 1 minute.

  4. 04

    Whisk in broth and half-and-half; simmer until thick, 4 minutes. Season and fold in beans.

  5. 05

    Spread in a 2-quart dish and bake 15 minutes. Top with shallots and bake 5 minutes more.

Notes & swaps

  • Shocking blanched beans in ice water locks in the bright green color and stops them overcooking in the oven.
  • The photograph is sautéed garlic green beans, not the mushroom casserole. The fried onions and cream sauce are in the steps.

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