Side dishe for 8

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Name: Fresh Green Bean Casserole
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
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

$3.94for 440 minServes 8

Blanched green beans and vegetables bake in a creamy mushroom sauce beneath cheddar and crisp panko crumbs.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Green beans, 1.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	1.15 lb	$2.80Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical	1 oz	$0.48Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.19Typical price
	Mushrooms, 2 oz$0.40/oz typical	2 oz	$0.75Typical price
	Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	1.5 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Heavy cream, 4.25 oz$0.22/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.91Typical price
	Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical	8.5 oz	$0.34Typical price
	Sandwich bread, a little$2.49 each typical	a little	$0.12Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.88

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap heavy cream for evaporatedabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourSalt and pepperSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.98 per serving$3.94 for 4

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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.