Alright, let’s get this straight. We’re gonna make some kinda fancy green bean thing, a “casserole” they call it. Don’t you go gettin’ all highfalutin on me now, it’s just green beans, alright?
First off, you gotta get them green beans ready. If you got them fresh ones from the garden, good for you. Snip off the ends, the tough parts, you know? Then dump ’em in some boilin’ water for a bit, maybe five minutes or so. Don’t overcook ’em, nobody wants mushy beans. Then you gotta drain ’em good, get all that water out.
Now, if you’re like me and ain’t got time for all that garden fuss, just get them canned beans. Them French-style ones, they’re all sliced up nice and pretty. Easy peasy, that’s what I say. Make sure you get three big cans, the 14.5 ounce ones. We need plenty for everyone
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Okay, so we got the beans, now for the good stuff, the sauce. First, melt some butter, about four big spoonfuls. Not that margarine stuff, real butter. Then you throw in some flour, just regular flour, nothin’ fancy. Mix it all up good, make it all smooth like. That’s what they call a “roo” or somethin’. Sounds fancy, but it ain’t nothin’ but butter and flour.
- Butter – Use real butter, not margarine.
- Flour – All-purpose flour is fine.
Then you dump in some sour cream. Yeah, sour cream. Makes it all creamy and tangy. And don’t forget the onions! Get yourself a sweet onion, chop it up real fine, and throw it in. A little salt, a little sugar, not too much, just a pinch of each. That’s it for the sauce, see? Easy as pie. Mix it all up good, make sure them onions are all coated in that creamy goodness.
Now, get yourself a big ol’ bakin’ dish. Grease it up real good with some butter, don’t want nothin’ stickin’. Pour them green beans in there, then dump that sauce all over the top. Mix it all up, make sure them beans are all saucy and coated. Spread it out nice and even.
Now, some folks like to put them crunchy fried onions on top, you know, the store-bought ones. But I like to keep it simple. I just melt a little more butter, mix it with some breadcrumbs, and sprinkle that on top. Gives it a nice little crunch, you know? Just a little somethin’ extra. If you want to try something different, go for it. This ain’t no science experiment, just green bean casserole.
Alright, now we gotta bake it. Heat up your oven to 350 degrees, that’s a good temperature for bakin’ most things. Put that casserole dish in there and let it bake for, oh, I don’t know, maybe 20 minutes or so. Just keep an eye on it, you want it bubbly and hot, and the top all golden brown and crispy.
And that’s it! Grandma’s green bean casserole. It ain’t hard, see? Just a few simple things, mixed together, and baked up all nice and hot. Perfect for bringin’ to them holiday get-togethers, or just for eatin’ with your supper. Your family’s gonna love it, trust me. They always do. It’s the best darn green bean casserole you’ll ever have, and that’s a fact. Now go on, get cookin’! And don’t forget to wash your hands!
Oh, and one more thing. If you don’t have sour cream, you can use some milk and a little bit of garlic and pepper. Just mix it up real good with the soup and then fold in the green beans. It won’t be exactly the same, but it’ll still be good. You gotta be flexible in the kitchen, you know? Use what you got, that’s what I always say.
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