
This fresh green bean casserole is a classic holiday favorite! This version is just as creamy as the original with fresh green beans, cream of mushroom soup and fried onions.
Prep. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
Parboil green beans. Heat 15 ounces chicken broth in a skillet over medium-heat. Add 4 cups fresh green beans and simmer for 7 minutes until tender crisp. You can also use water if preferred (the chicken broth just adds another depth of flavor). Drain extra liquid and dump into casserole dish.
Saute onion and garlic. Add 3 Tablespoons butter and 1/2 cup chopped onions to skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Then stir 1-2 teaspoons garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
Cream of mushroom sauce. Add 10 ounces cream of mushroom soup and 1/3 cup milk. Let simmer a minute or two. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour mixture into the casserole dish. Mix in 1/2 cup cheese and 1/2 cup fried onions.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir and then add the remaining 1 cup fried onions to the top. Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until green beans are tender.