Individual Green Bean Casseroles

Give classic green bean casserole a new spin by booting the canned mushroom soup. Expect fresh green beans cooked to tender-crisp perfection in a delicious, homemade sauce, topped with crunchy onions and served as mini casseroles.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ cup half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 strip crispy cooked bacon, crumbled
• ½ cup French-fried onions (such as French's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly-salted water to a rolling boil. Add beans and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. (The beans will not soften too much more during baking, so if you want them softer, cook to your preference.)

Step 2

Drain beans, run under cold water, and place in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. When beans are chilled, drain and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the inside of 4 ramekins with cooking spray.

Step 4

Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and shallot and cook until they start to brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 5

Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms, stirring well to combine. Gradually pour in chicken stock, soy sauce, Dijon, and thyme, stirring constantly; the mixture will be thick at this point. Stir in half-and-half, salt, and pepper until well combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors have melded and sauce has thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in green beans and bacon until well combined. Spoon into the prepared ramekins and top with French-fried onions.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.