Side dishe for 8
Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Blanched green beans and vegetables bake in a creamy mushroom sauce beneath cheddar and crisp panko crumbs.
Typical price
$3.94for 4 servings
$0.98 per serving$3.94 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesThanksgiving on a budgetCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.75Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.91Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.88 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups green beans
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 small onion
- 3/4 cup mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375 F.
- Boil the green beans in salted water for 4 minutes, then drain them.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet and cook the onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, cream, milk, soy sauce, Parmesan, and half the cheddar, then cook until thickened.
- Combine the green beans and sauce in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
- Top with the remaining cheddar and panko mixed with melted butter, then bake for 20 minutes.
Swaps
- Green beans for Broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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