Gourmet Green Bean Casserole
Feb 28, 2026 12:01 PM
We load our gourmet green bean casserole with bacon, Gruyère, and caramelized onions. Then topped with crispy fried onions, and bake golden brown! No canned cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery) required. This is the holy grail of green bean casseroles, and basically heaven in a baking dish!
Growing up, my mom made the same kind of green bean casserole I’m guessing a lot of you grew up on. Canned green beans covered in cream of mushroom soup (or any soup with milk in it) and topped with cheddar cheese and a pre-made onion topping. I think she even put a dash of soy sauce in there! ‘Twas the wild wild 90’s!
And honestly, as a kid, I loved it. But somewhere in my adulthood, despite the nostalgic memories, I stopped enjoying “moms” recipe. And craved something a little more refined… and dare I say it, gourmet! Which is where this recipe comes in.
Inspired by mom’s green bean casserole recipe, but elevated a bit to make this humble casserole “conversation” worthy.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds Fresh Green Beans, ends trimmed
- 6 slices Bacon, Cut Into 1/4 Inch Pieces
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 whole Yellow Onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
- 3 cups Whole Milk
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 teaspoons Salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 8 ounces Gruyère, Grated
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs or french fried onions
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
60 minutes
Total Time:
95 minutes
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