Elevate Your Holiday Feast with a Twist on a Classic
This Thanksgiving, pay homage to the legendary Dorcas Reilly, inventor of the iconic green bean casserole, with a fresh spin on the beloved dish. Celebrity chef and lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd has crafted three innovative variations, each putting a unique spin on the classic recipe.
The Puffed Mushroom: A Flavorful and Elegant Twist
Add a touch of sophistication to your holiday table with this easy yet impressive variation. By incorporating fresh mushrooms and topping it with flaky, buttery puff pastry, you’ll create a dish that’s sure to impress your guests. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to prepare, thanks to the use of store-bought puff pastry.
The Recipe
Yield: 6 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 55 minutes
Active Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 14.5-ounce cans green beans, drained
- 1 1/3 cups fried onions
- 1 3/4 cups quartered mushrooms
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, trimmed to an 8- x 8-inch square
- 1 1/2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, green beans, 2/3 cup fried onions, and mushrooms. Stir until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into a 9- x 9-inch casserole dish.
- Brush the puff pastry sheet with butter and place it on top of the green bean casserole, centered and even.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the puff pastry is golden brown.
- Sprinkle the remaining fried onions around the edge of the puff pastry, covering the exposed edges of the casserole.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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