Can green beans be prepared ahead of time?

You can cook green beans the day before. Drain thoroughly and store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make green bean casserole ahead of time and reheat the next day?

Green Bean Casserole can be made one day in advance. Add the green bean mixture to the baking dish and store covered in the refrigerator, without adding the cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Next day, cook in 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, then add shredded cheese and breadcrumbs and broil for 1-2 minutes under broiler.

How do you reheat green bean casserole?

Cover refrigerated casserole with foil and cook in 350°F oven for 30-35 minutes until heated through.

Green Bean Casserole With Sour Cream

Name: Green Bean Casserole With Sour Cream
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Description

This easy Green Bean Casserole With Sour Cream is made entirely from scratch. A sour cream sauce, topped with cheddar and a delicious bread crumb topping makes this a satisfying side dish perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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

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Instructions

Rinse green beans and trim ends. Steam or cook in a small amount of boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter. Add in onions and chopped parsley and cook over medium heat until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
Blend in flour, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
Add milk and stir over medium-low heat constantly until mixture thickens.
Add in sour cream and cooked green beans. Heat until mixture is bubbly, being careful not to boil.
Add in sour cream and cooked green beans. Heat until mixture is bubbly, being careful not to boil.
Preheat broiler.
Transfer mixture to 11×7-inch (1.5L) casserole dish.
Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
In a small glass dish melt butter in microwave for a few seconds, just until melted.
Stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle on top of cheddar cheese.
Place in oven and broil on top rack about 5 inches away from heat for 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are browned.

Notes

Make ahead instructions: Green Bean Casserole can be made one day in advance. Add the green bean mixture to the baking dish and store covered in the refrigerator, without adding the cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Next day, cook in 350°F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, then add shredded cheese and breadcrumbs and broil for 1-2 minutes under broiler.
Storage instructions: Store green bean casserole, covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Side Dishes
Method: Oven Bakd
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 helping
Calories: 209
Sugar: 3.9 g
Sodium: 309.5 mg
Fat: 14.2 g
Saturated Fat: 8.4 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 13.3 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 8.3 g
Cholesterol: 38.2 mg