Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole

This make-ahead recipe is the elevation of the green bean casserole we all grew up with. Perfect for holiday dinners!

Step: 1

Spray a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Mince shallots until you have 3 tablespoons; slice remaining shallots into 1/8-inch rounds. Set both aside.

Step: 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry; set aside.

Step: 3

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, then slowly add half-and-half, broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil while stirring.

Step: 4

Reduce heat to a simmer and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in green beans and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, or until ready to bake.

Step: 5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 6

Remove casserole from the refrigerator and bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

Step: 7

While the casserole is baking, dredge shallot rings in remaining flour until evenly coated.

Step: 8

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Lower shallots carefully into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain on paper towels.

Step: 9

Remove casserole from the oven and top with fried shallots.

Per Serving: 250 calories; protein 3.1g; carbohydrates 10.3g; fat 22.8g; cholesterol 13.1mg; sodium 136.3mg.

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