Description
An exquisite slow-cooked green bean casserole that redefines comfort food with creamy layers and tender green beans, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 1 cup diced white onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup, preferably low sodium
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crispy fried onions, store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the trimmed green beans, diced onion, and sliced mushrooms.
- In another bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until creamy and smooth.
- In the slow cooker, add the vegetable mixture followed by the sauce. Gently fold to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 4 to 5 hours, until the green beans are tender.
- Once cooked, stir in the crispy fried onions and sprinkle with thyme. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, choose fresh green beans and consider adding a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg