Side dishe for 10
Green Bean Casserole From Scratch
Green beans bake in a creamy seasoned sauce under a crisp layer of fried onions.
$3.51for 4 servings
$0.88 per serving$3.51 for 4
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 32 oz | $3.20Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Chips, pretzels, popcorn$0.22/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.66Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 lb fresh or frozen green beans
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 1/2 cups french fried onions
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil.
- Boil the green beans in water for 5 minutes, then drain them well.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, nutmeg, mustard, stock, and half and half, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir the green beans into the sauce and spread them in the baking dish.
- Top with fried onions and bake for 20 minutes until bubbling and hot.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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