Homemade Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Homemade green bean casserole with bacon, fresh mushrooms, and sharp cheddar cheese is deliciously creamy without canned soup.

Ingredients:

2 bags (16 oz. each) french-cut frozen green beans, cooked according to package instructions and drained very well

5 to 6 slices center cut bacon, cut into ½-inch or smaller pieces

8 ounces white or button mushrooms, finely chopped

1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

1 tablespoon butter

1 large clove garlic, minced (or 2 small cloves)

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 ½ cups whole milk

1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped (or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme)

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, more to taste

1 cup shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

3 cups french fried onions, or to taste