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The Best Green Bean Casserole

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Author Holly

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans rinsed, trimmed then halved
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups half-and-half or use whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup French's fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook green beans for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain water. Pour cooked green beans in the prepared dish in an even layer.
  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Once melted add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Whisk in flour until smooth. Cook for 1 minute while constantly stirring.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Next, pour in half-and-half or whole milk. Decrease heat to low and continue to stir and cook until sauce thickens. About 10 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Pour sauce evenly over the green beans in dish. Sprinkle the fried onions on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. *Place a piece of tinfoil over the top the last 10 minutes to prevent onions from burning.*
  • Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes or so before serving. Enjoy!