Christopher Garza
@chgarz
Mini Green Bean Casseroles
These Individual Green Bean Casseroles are a delightful twist on a classic dish, featuring tender green beans, savory mushrooms, and crispy bacon, all baked to perfection and topped with crunchy French-fried onions. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal!
Details
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:16
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time25 min.
- Total time50 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 1 pound, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- as needed
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- 1, thinly sliced
- 1 clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 cup
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 strip, crumbled
- 1/2 cup (such as French's®)
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Mini Green Bean Casseroles.
Step 1
Start by bringing a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once it’s bubbling, toss in the green beans and let them cook for about five minutes, or until they’re just tender.
Step 3
If you enjoy your beans a bit softer, feel free to let them simmer for a minute or two longer.
Step 4
After cooking, drain the beans and quickly transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water.
Step 5
This will stop the cooking process and help them retain their vibrant color.
Step 6
Once they’re chilled, drain them again and set them aside.
Step 7
Next, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 8
While the oven warms up, lightly spray the insides of four ramekins with cooking spray to ensure easy serving later on.
Step 9
In a medium skillet, melt some butter over medium heat.
Step 10
Add in the sliced mushrooms and shallots, cooking them until they start to brown and release their delicious aroma, which should take about two to four minutes.
Step 11
Then, stir in the minced garlic and let it cook for another 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant.
Step 12
Now it’s time to thicken things up! Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir it in.
Step 13
Gradually pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and dried thyme, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens beautifully.
Step 14
Once it reaches the right consistency, stir in the half-and-half, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Step 15
Let this simmer on low heat for about three to five minutes, allowing all those wonderful flavors to meld together.
Step 16
Gently fold in the cooked green beans and crumbled bacon into the sauce, making sure everything is well combined.
Step 17
Spoon this delightful mixture into your prepared ramekins, and don’t be shy—top each one with a generous helping of French-fried onions for that perfect crunch.
Step 18
Now, pop the ramekins into your preheated oven and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until they’re heated through and the tops are a lovely golden brown.
Step 19
Once they’re out of the oven, serve them immediately and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of this delicious dish!.