• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Run Lift Eat Repeat

  • About
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast
      • Breads
      • Donuts
      • Eggs
      • French Toast
      • Muffins
      • Pancakes
    • Dessert
      • Brownies & Bars
      • Cakes & Pies
      • Cookies
      • Cupcakes
    • Dietary
      • Dairy-Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • Paleo
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
    • Dinner & Sides
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Easter
      • Fourth of July
      • Labor Day
      • Memorial Day
      • Thanksgiving
    • Savory
      • Beef
      • Chicken
      • Fish
      • Pasta
      • Soups
      • Turkey
    • Method
      • One Pan
      • Instant Pot
      • Slow Cooker
  • Extra
    • Baby
  • Shop
  • Work With Me
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • RECIPES
  • SHOP MY FAVORITES
  • ABOUT ME
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Healthier Creamy Green Bean Casserole from Scratch

    This post may contain affiliate sales links. This website generates income via ads. Please see our full privacy policy for details.

    Jump to Recipe

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about!

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about! #casserole #greenbean #recipe #thanksgiving #holiday #dairyfree

    It's the first week of November— which means the holiday season is almost here.

    Turkey's great and all, but Thanksgiving sides are the star of the show. I personally can't remember a time where the side dishes don't take over the entire table. And you absolutely NEED to make room for this green bean casserole this year! This is absolutely incredible.

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about! #casserole #greenbean #recipe #thanksgiving #holiday #dairyfree

    I first made it last month to test out and, as a green bean loving freak, I devoured it in 2 days. There I went to make another batch– giving a tupperware full to neighbors. They said it was gone in less than a day. Some didn't even know it was actually healthier!

    We all know that green bean casserole is pretty heavy. Rich, buttery, classic comfort food. It's certainly not something that is eaten all the time– that is, until this recipe came along. This is completely from scratch using fresh ingredients– none of that canned stuff– without sacrificing an ounce of flavor.

    I'll leave you with the recipe, a quick run down so you know what you're doing. PS: it's easy.

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about! #casserole #greenbean #recipe #thanksgiving #holiday #dairyfree

    How to Make Green Bean Casserole

    1. Onions: Coat sliced onions in some flour, beaten egg + milk, then Panko. Bake.
    2. Green beans: Rinse, trim, halve, and blanch them.
    3. Creamy sauce: Melt butter or ghee with mushrooms, onion, and garlic on medium-high heat. Add some salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and milk, and watch the sauce slowly thicken.
    4. Stir it together: Add some baked onions, the green beans, the creamy sauce, and give it a big stir.
    5. Bake: Top with the remaining baked onions and bake for 10 minutes until bubbly.

    See. It's easy enough. It's from scratch.

    This casserole is ridiculous.

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about! #casserole #greenbean #recipe #thanksgiving #holiday #dairyfree

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about! Find the recipe at runlifteatrepeat.com #casserole #greenbean #recipe #thanksgiving #holiday #dairyfree

    Healthier Green Bean Casserole from Scratch.

    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Yield: 8 servings
    Print Pin

    Rate the Recipe:


    Description

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about!

    Ingredients

    Baked Onions

    • 1 large sweet onion
    • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 and 1/4 cup Panko
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened almond milk*

    Casserole

    • 2 Tablespoons + 1 teaspoon salt, divided
    • 1 and 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed, trimmed and halved
    • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee*
    • 12 ounces mushrooms, sliced in halves or quarters
    • 1/2 small onion, diced (about 3/4 cup)
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
    • 1 and 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
    • 5 Tablespoons cornstarch

    Equipment needed

    • large 12-inch skillet
    • large baking sheet
    • silicone baking mat

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
    • For the baked onions: (You can start step 3— the green beans— while the onions bake.) Cut the onion in half, then thinly slice. Add the flour into a large zip top bag. Pour the Panko, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl, and whisk the egg and milk together in another medium bowl. To make things a bit easier, use one hand for wet and the other for dry. First, seal the bag and shake until all the onion slices are coated evenly. Then, dunk a few onion slices into the egg mixture. And then, give them a dunk into the Panko, coating them well, pressing to ensure it sticks. Place onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the onions. Bake the onions until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Flip them twice during this time. Set aside. Reduce the oven to 425°F.
    • Bring a pot of water and 2 Tablespoons of salt to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place into a large bowl filled with ice water to stop the cooking process— this helps the green beans stay a vibrate color. Drain again and set aside.
    • For the casserole: Over medium-high heat, melt the ghee in a large 10-12 inch ovenproof skillet. Add the mushrooms, onion, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms begin to give off some moisture and the onions soften— about 5 minutes. Add the chicken broth and simmer for 3 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low.
    • Combine the milk and cornstarch by stirring until no lumps remain. The best way to do this: add the cornstarch to a large measuring cup or bowl, then add the milk slowly while stirring. Add the milk/constarch mixture to the skillet. Stirring occasionally, cook until the mixture is thick— about 10 minutes or longer if you prefer a thicker sauce.
    • Remove from the heat and add the green beans and 1/4 of the baked onions. Give it a stir, then top with the remaining onions and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and enjoy!
    • Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat as desired.

    Notes

    Make ahead tip: Can be prepared up to 1 day in advance. Prepare through step 5, except turn off the oven after the onions are done. Allow the baked onions to cool completely, place in an airtight container or bag and refrigerate overnight. After the sauce is finished, combine the casserole but leave out the baked onions (this will prevent them from getting soggy.) Cover tightly at refrigerate overnight. The next day, stir in 1/3 of the baked onions to the casserole and top with the remaining. Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
    1. For those that want to make this without unsweetened almond milk, use 1 cup half-and-half and 4 Tablespoons of cornstarch.
    2. To make this paleo, omit the baked onions and use ghee.
    3. If gluten-free you can, omit the baked onions or sub the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour all-purpose flour and use gluten-free bread crumbs.
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @runlifteatrepeatblog or tag #runliftandeat!

    PIN IT for later!

    This creamy green bean casserole is made completely from scratch — it's the side dish that your guests will rave about! Find the recipe at runlifteatrepeat.com #casserole #greenbean #recipe #thanksgiving #holiday #dairyfree

    More Dairy-Free

    • Add this cheesy rotini pasta with roasted vegetables to your dinner menu! Combined together in a pot— rotini pasta, melted cheese, rich marinara sauce, and roasted vegetables. It adds a twist to a classic pasta dish that the entire family will love!
      Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Roasted Vegetables
    • This homemade peanut butter granola is satisfying and delicious. Made with basic pantry ingredients— oats, cinnamon, coconut oil, honey, and maple syrup. With tons of flavor in each bite, you'll keep coming back for more!
      Easy Peanut Butter Granola
    • These garlic herb butter steak bites with potatoes are an incredibly simple meal that is flavor packed and made in one pan. Paired with a salad, this is a meal that the entire family with love!
      Garlic Herb Butter Steak Bites
    • This creamy homemade tomato soup recipe is the most comforting and cozy bowl of goodness. Paired with a grilled cheese, this rich and creamy tomato soup will be one of your go to soup recipes this season!
      Simple Creamy Homemade Tomato Soup Recipe

    You Might Also Like...

    These slow cooker buffalo chicken sliders are an instant crowd-pleaser. Toss the ingredients together in a slow cooker and let it do 99% of the work for you! Your guests will be coming back for more— perfect for game days!

    Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

    The best smash burger recipe— zero exaggeration! These burgers are incredibly juicy, perfectly crispy, smothered in cheese, and topped with a hefty amount of secret sauce. Serve between a toasted brioche bun and this is truly the ultimate smash burger recipe.

    The Best Smash Burger Recipe

    Add this cheesy rotini pasta with roasted vegetables to your dinner menu! Combined together in a pot— rotini pasta, melted cheese, rich marinara sauce, and roasted vegetables. It adds a twist to a classic pasta dish that the entire family will love!

    Cheesy Rotini Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

    Easy Peanut Butter Granola

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie

      November 02, 2018 at 3:23 pm

      Oh this sounds delicious! I love green beans, never done anything like this with them though! Definitely going onto my list.

      Reply
      • Christina

        November 02, 2018 at 3:59 pm

        Let me know what you think of it! It's a go-to for staple for Thanksgiving table. But this version I can make more often now because it's lightened-up!

        Reply
    2. khandakar shadid

      November 05, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      As a fan of green beans sounds amazing!

      Reply
    3. Lyn

      November 05, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      This seems so good! Will try it one day

      Reply
      • Christina

        November 09, 2018 at 11:35 pm

        Let me know if you make it! It's so so good!

        Reply
    4. Melanie Lorick

      November 05, 2018 at 10:18 pm

      Never made green bean casserole from scratch, so am very intrigued! This looks and sounds delicious ??

      Reply
      • Christina

        November 09, 2018 at 11:35 pm

        It's so good! It's one of my favorite dishes.

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Rate this recipe




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, I'm Christina! I’m a cook, baker, photographer, and fitness enthusiast. I started this space to share the truth, the fails, the struggles, and the triumphs about my weight loss journey. It later turned into a way to also share healthier recipes.

    More About Christina →

    Trending Right Now

    • These easy to make cookie dough protein bites are made from just 6 basic ingredients and taste just like cookie dough. Perfect on-the-go or pre-workout snack!
      Cookie Dough Protein Bites
    • This creamy mushroom pasta recipe is an easy weeknight meal that's ready in just 30 minutes! The mushroom sauce is heavenly — it's bright, flavorful, tons of garlic and incredibly creamy.
      Creamy Mushroom Pasta
    • These gluten-free pancakes are light and fluffy, just like all pancakes should be. Load them with the add-ins of your choice!
      Gluten-Free Pancakes
    • This avocado egg toast is a simple breakfast that takes just 10 minutes. With just 5 ingredients, this breakfast will keep you full for hours!
      10-Minute Avocado Egg Toast
    • These big fat soft-baked chocolate chip cookies are thick and slightly crispy around the edges. The secret for the chewiest chocolate chip cookie texture is more brown sugar than granulated sugar, an extra egg yolk, plus a little cornstarch! No chilling required!
      Soft-Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • This banana pudding pie recipe combines a crunchy cookie crust, soft and sweet vanilla pudding, thick slices of bananas, layers of Nilla Wafers, and a mountain of homemade whipped cream. Everyone who tried a slice instantly loved it.
      The Easiest Banana Pudding Pie
    • These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies have that classic homemade flavor—made with no refined sugar, hearty oats, and whole wheat flour. Your family will fall in love with this recipe.
      Healthier Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
    • When you're craving donuts but want to make them at home without all the work— these glazed donuts save the day! This glazed donut recipe is incredibly simple, 35 minutes start to finish, and are baked, not fried. Perfect for the weekend or even during the week!
      Easy Baked Glazed Donuts

    Recent Recipes

    • These buffalo chicken sliders are an instant crowd-pleaser. Toss the ingredients together in a slow cooker and let it do 99% of the work for you! Your guests will be coming back for more— perfect for game days!
      Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders
    • The best smash burger recipe— zero exaggeration! These burgers are incredibly juicy, perfectly crispy, smothered in cheese, and topped with a hefty amount of secret sauce. Serve between a toasted brioche bun and this is truly the ultimate smash burger recipe.
      The Best Smash Burger Recipe
    • This creamy roasted red pepper pasta stands above the rest— easy to pull together and quick for busy nights. With roasting the peppers, onions and garlic, there's layers of flavor with minimal ingredients. A must-try recipe that the family will love!
      Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
    • I'm certain that will love these cake batter chocolate chip cookies! Enjoy a chewy cookie with slightly crisp edges studded with white chocolate chips and festive sprinkles. These taste like a cross between chocolate chip cookies mixed with funfetti vanilla cake— truly a cookie recipe that you'll make over and over again!
      Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Meet Christina
    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! to get recipes to your inbox for FREE!

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Work With Me

    This website earns from qualifying purchases from affiliate links and generates income via ads.

    Copyright © 2023 Run Lift Eat Repeat on the Foodie Pro Theme