Green Bean Casserole With Sour Cream

This Green Bean Casserole with Sour Cream is creamy, cheesy and made completely from scratch with fresh green beans. Topped with cheddar and buttery breadcrumbs, it’s an easy side dish for Thanksgiving, Easter or family dinners.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made from scratch: A creamy sour cream sauce replaces canned cream of mushroom soup.
• Creamy and cheesy: Sour cream and cheddar give this casserole plenty of rich, comforting flavor.
• Perfect for holidays: An easy make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas dinner.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb. green beans, ends trimmed and cooked until just-tender
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• Fresh ground pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 tbsp. butter or margarine

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE – Cook green beans and set aside.

STEP TWO – In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Cook onion until softened, about five minutes.

STEP THREE – Blend in flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper.

STEP FOUR – Add milk and stir over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.

STEP FIVE – Add in sour cream and green beans. Stir until mixture is bubbling but do not boil.

STEP SIX – Transfer to 11×7-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

STEP SEVEN – Preheat broiler.

STEP EIGHT – In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat butter for a few seconds, just until melted.

STEP NINE – Stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle on top of cheddar cheese.

STEP TEN – Broil on top rack, about 5 inches away from heat for one to two minutes, until cheese is melted and breadcrumbs are browned.