Green Bean Casserole with Madeira Mushrooms

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Photo: Charles Masters
Hands-on Time
40 Mins
Total Time
1 Hour
Yield
Serves 8 (serving size: 3/4 cup)
By David Bonom
November 2011
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Here's a deliciously updated version of the classic, with fresh green beans and wine-infused mushrooms. We just had to keep the fried onion topping, which is arguably the best part.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups chopped sweet onion
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 1 (8-ounce) package presliced button mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup Madeira wine or dry sherry
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (about 2 ounces) canned fried onions (such as French's)
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 173
  • Fat 8.5g
  • Satfat 2.3g
  • Monofat 4.9g
  • Polyfat 0.6g
  • Protein 6.6g
  • Carbohydrate 18.7g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Cholesterol 4mg
  • Iron 1.2mg
  • Sodium 249mg
  • Calcium 119mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.

Step 2

Place beans into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. Place beans in a large bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and thyme to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; sauté 10 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently. Stir in wine, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Add mushroom mixture to green beans; toss well. Place green bean mixture in a 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Combine fried onions and grated cheese in a small bowl. Top green bean mixture evenly with fried onion mixture. Bake at 425° for 17 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

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Ratings & Reviews

Never going back to my old recipe

AmyConaway
December 23, 2017
I've always loved traditional green bean casserole but this recipe takes it to another level!  I'm not sure if I'll ever make the old school recipe again.  The mushrooms sauteed in that Madeira wine adds so much flavor.  If you like your beans less crisp, just boil them a big longer.  I also always use more fried onions than any recipe calls for.   

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3Boys4Me77
April 23, 2013
Would not make again as written, not flavorful. True, beans need to cook longer if you do not like them "al dente".

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vking2
January 07, 2013
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kimmer99
November 23, 2011
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cleancooking
November 12, 2011
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dewo0019
November 14, 2011
I'm not a big fan of green bean casserole but we really liked this version and will be serving it on Thanksgiving. I found Shitake mushrooms but also used dry sherry-I'll buy some Madeira for Thanksgiving. Easy to make as well!

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abriola
November 22, 2011
I thought this was amazing, but then again, I haven't ever had traditional green bean casserole. I also made the following changes to make it easier: used dry thyme instead of fresh, used Burgundy wine instead of Madeira, and used sliced baby bellas (8 oz). Our family loved it!

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December 19, 2012
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November 24, 2011
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SeattleSheri
December 23, 2012
This recipe turned out so bad. I don't care for crunchy beans and I should have cooked the beans longer. The other ingredients clumped up and tasted terrible. Even my opossum wouldn't eat it.