Small Green Bean Casserole

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword green bean casserole for two, holiday side, side dish for one, thanksgiving for two

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings 2 servings

Green beans in a creamy mushroom and Gruyère sauce, baked and topped with crispy fried onions.

Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) can green beans rinsed/drained (or 2 cups fresh/frozen)
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove minced
¼ cup jarred sliced mushrooms
⅓ cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese at room temperature
¼ cup shredded Gruyère
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup fried onions optional

Directions

Heat the oven to 350°F. If you're using canned green beans, drain and rinse them. If you're using fresh or frozen, boil them for 2 to 3 minutes, plunge them into ice water for 1 minute, and drain.
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet. Cook the onion for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and mushrooms and cook 1 minute more.
Stir in the broth, cream, and cream cheese. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce is smooth and coats a spoon.
Stir in the Gruyère until melted, then the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Fold in the green beans.
Spoon it into a 5-inch square or 4x6-inch baking dish. Cover with foil, set on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with the fried onions, if using, and bake 5 minutes more, until bubbly and browned. Let it rest for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; green beans (the first choice counted), ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.