Video: Green Bean Casserole

See how to make classic French onion and green bean casserole.

 
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Regular green bean casserole is delicious enough, but this green bean casserole takes it to a whole other level. Why? Because it’s tricked out with some of Chef John’s favorite French onion soup flavors. And it’s so easy to make! You’ll caramelize the onions, create a simple white sauce with butter, flour, and cold milk. Then you’re on your way! See a quick technique for cutting the ends off your green beans and a great trick for slicing onions for this casserole. One of the secrets to this recipe is gruyere cheese added to the top! See how it’s done! Get Chef John’s recipe for French Onion Green Bean Casserole.

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Dec. 31, 2011 2:37 pm
This looks amazing and I look forward to trying it. My sister in law brought a green bean casserole to Christmas dinner and while I appreciated her effot, I found I couldn't even eat my portion. The beans were canned. So I want to try this one with the fresh beans.
 
Dec. 12, 2011 9:04 am
first off this recipe sounds AWSOME!!!! I cant wait to try it. second chef is a smart a$$ (Im luvin his wittiness)and third wheres the perportions. Im a beginner I wanna try this but I dont have the measurements! AAH
 
cookit 
Dec. 6, 2011 6:38 pm
My goodness, I could listen to this guy all day! Aside from the entertainment value, I thank you for the home-made version of the canned soup/beans recipe. I can't wait to try it.
 
polazh 
Nov. 29, 2011 9:18 pm
I followed the recipe to make the casserole, the onion on the top was burned and the green bean is still a bit raw. what could be the problem? temprature is too high?
 
dandeg 
Nov. 24, 2011 6:04 am
thanks everyone for the complete directions. I watched the video yesterday and had it all ready so I could watch and make the dish today but now not able to access the video anywhere.Onions are carmelizing as I type this. Can't wait to taste it!
 
j_andres 
Nov. 23, 2011 7:39 pm
Here's a link to the recipe: 

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/french-onion-green-bean-casserole/detail.aspx

The recipe can also be found right under the video, in the section "YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE": "FRENCH ONION GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE". There's no pic and no rating. Click on it and it will redirect you to the recipe (I don't why it just didn't have the recipe underneath the video!) I'm doing his one for Thanksgiving! Have fun everyone!
 
jackie 
Nov. 23, 2011 3:08 pm
I love this recipe chef John your the best. I like your sense of humor. And you make it sound so easy. I've used your recipes before. You really know your stuff. thanks
 
Nov. 22, 2011 7:39 pm
Yay-No gelatinous condensed soup in a can! I will have to try this sometime-when relatives aren't begging for the canned-soup version!
 
Tre 
Nov. 22, 2011 12:50 pm
GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE For the onions: 2 tbsp butter 2 or 3 yellow onions, sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp sherry vinegar (stirred into the onions after they are caramelized) 2 lbs green beans, trimmed, blanched salt and pepper to taste For the white sauce: 2 tbsp butter 2 1/2 tbsp flour 2 1/2 cups milk, pinch of nutmeg, cayenne to taste 1/4 tsp dried thyme salt and pepper to taste For the topping: 2/3 cup panko or other style bread crumbs 2 tbsp melted butter 4 oz grated Gruyere cheese, divided. 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese *Cook green beans in salted water for 3-4 minutes then drain In a 9x13 casserole dish put half of the caramelized onions on the bottom (spread out) then cover with all the green beans, season with salt and pepper. Then dump all the white sauce over green beans and spread out evenly and sprinkle Gruyere cheese then spread remaining caramelized onion over evenly. Get bread crumbs and add little melted butter mix and sprinkle evenly over top. S
 
Tweety 
Nov. 22, 2011 10:17 am
In the search box enter "French Onion Green Bean Casserole". The results will show 1-3 pages. Click to the third page and look towards bottom until you see "Chef John". This site gives you ALL ingredients, PLUS the entire recipe!
 
 

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