Skillet Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 pounds trimmed fresh green beans
cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces crimini mushrooms
sliced
- 4 garlic cloves
chopped
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 6 ounce container crispy fried onions
like French's brand
- salt and pepper
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- 1
Fill large soup pot with water and bring to a boil. Blanch green beans for about 3-5 minutes until crisp tender. Drain and rinse with COLD water to stop cooking process. Set aside
- 2
In large skillet melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- 3
Add sliced mushrooms and saute' until slightly brown. Add garlic, continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over the mushroom mixture and cook for 3-4 minutes or until flour is fully incorporated and slightly browned.
- 5
Add chicken stock and cook until simmering and thickened.
- 6
Add sour cream, salt and pepper. Cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Add Worcestershire sauce and stir.Taste for seasoning. More salt? More pepper? If using low sodium chicken stock you may have to add a considerable more amount of salt.
- 8
Add blanched green beans, toss well. Cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until beans are at desired tenderness.
- 9
Top with fried onions, cover and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Skillet Green Bean Casserole
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About this Recipe
Craving that classic, comforting green bean casserole but want something fresher and made from scratch? This Skillet Green Bean Casserole delivers all the beloved flavors and textures without a can of condensed soup in sight, all made easily on your stovetop.
What makes this version truly special is its commitment to fresh ingredients. By building the creamy sauce from scratch using butter, flour, chicken stock, and sour cream, you get a depth of flavor and a velvety texture that canned alternatives simply can't match. It's a method that ensures every bite is rich, savory, and wonderfully balanced, making it an instant crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
Prepare for tender-crisp fresh green beans coated in a luxuriously creamy sauce, punctuated by savory crimini mushrooms and aromatic garlic. The homemade sauce, enriched with sour cream and a hint of Worcestershire, offers a delightful tang that brightens the entire dish. Topped with those iconic crispy fried onions, you'll experience a satisfying crunch that complements the smooth, rich interior, making for an irresistibly balanced bite every time.
Customization & Variations
This versatile Skillet Green Bean Casserole is easily adaptable. For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken stock for a good quality vegetable stock. While crimini mushrooms add a wonderful earthiness, feel free to use sliced white button mushrooms or even a mix of your favorite wild mushrooms. If you're looking to adjust the tang, a touch less sour cream or a splash more stock can fine-tune the sauce to your preference. The crispy fried onions are a signature touch, but you could experiment with homemade fried shallots for an elevated twist.
Serve this creamy, crunchy Skillet Green Bean Casserole as the star side dish at holiday feasts, family dinners, or any occasion calling for comforting, home-cooked goodness. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats or poultry, rounding out a hearty meal.