New Green Bean Casserole
Double this recipe if you're serving a crowd and make it in a 9x13-inch pan.
Servings: 6
Calories: 140kcal
Equipment
- 1 8 or 9-inch baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound pound fresh or frozen green beans
- 1-3/4 cup fat-free or low-fat milk
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup purchased crisp onions, divided use
- 1 ounce (1/4 cup) crumbled Gorgonzola or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place fresh or frozen beans in a 4-quart saucepan or 12-inch wide skillet. Add 1/2 cup water; cover and simmer 5-7 minutes until just tender. Drain well. Transfer beans to an 8 or 9-inch (2-quart size) baking dish.
- In the same pan, whisk milk and flour. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Stir in 1/4 cup crisp onions and choice of cheese. Pour over beans and mix lightly to combine.
- Bake uncovered 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup onions on top just before serving. Pass additional crisp onions if desired.
Notes
Per serving: 140 calories, 6g protein, 18g carb, 5g fat, (1 g sat. fat), 5mg chol, 340mg sodium,2 g fiber.