Homemade Green Bean Casserole
Forget the cans of creamed soup. This elevated green bean casserole is made from scratch, and you can tell the difference in the fresh flavor from Bar-S Bacon and J-M Mushrooms. Everyone will want the recipe for this upgraded classic Thanksgiving dish.
MIO Products in Green Bean Casserole
Bar-S Bacon – Bar-S holds the highest food quality certification and supplies the safest and tastiest products to Oklahoma and surrounding areas. Bar-S Bacon is crispy and savory, making this tasty dish’s perfect topper.
J-M Farms Mushrooms – J-M Farms initially produced 2 million pounds of mushrooms a year, and they now provide consumers with 25 million pounds of mushrooms every year. These delicious fungi are a great addition to this hearty meal.
Hiland Dairy Butter | Half and Half – Hiland Dairy has been proudly produced in the Heartland since 1938. These refreshing milk products are the best tasting and will make for an impeccable casserole.
Shawnee Mills All-Purpose Flour – Shawnee Mills provides hearty grains expertly milled into the finest flour. Shawnee Mills prioritizes the consumer first by meeting various cooking and baking needs. This Oklahoma flour will make you appreciate the Heartland even more.
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package Bar-S Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 package sliced J-M Farms Mushrooms
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Hiland Dairy Butter
- 2 tablespoons Shawnee Mills All-Purpose Flour
- 2 1/2 cups Hiland Dairy Half and Half or Whole Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2 large (28-ounce) cans Italian-style green beans
- 1 package french-fried onions
- In a large cast-iron skillet, saute the bacon until crispy. Remove and let cool. Reserve 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the hot pan for sauteing the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms into the hot grease, flattening to even them in the pan but not stirring. Once the heat has returned to the pan start turning the mushrooms and browning the other sides. Remove them and reserve with the bacon strips. Lower the heat, and in a dry pan saute the onion until translucent and cooked through. Reserve with the mushrooms.
- Using the same pan, heat the butter on medium to low heat until it clarifies, then add the flour and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add the half and half or milk, stirring with a whisk until it begins to thicken. Add the mushrooms and onions. Crumble in the bacon. Add the nutmeg and pepper, and season lightly with salt.
- Drain the green beans, and pour into a large casserole dish. Evenly pour the sauce over the green beans and place in a preheated 350-degree oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and top with the French-fried onions. Bake an additional 20 minutes.