You know the saying, “work smarter, not harder?” Well, we think this Smarter Green Bean Casserole recipe should show up when you search for that phrase on the internet! Seriously. Now you can have the crispy, creamy, green bean concoction you love so much with all the flavor you’re craving, but this time in under 20 minutes. Yes, that’s right! Just use your pressure cooker and save yourself time while enjoying one of all-time your favorites. Whew, all this efficiency talk is making us hungry! That means it’s time for some Smarter Green Bean Casserole. Wow, it’s ready already. Time flies when, well, a recipe doesn’t take that long to make!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, coarsely chopped
- 8 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch-long pieces
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces crispy fried onions
Directions
Step 1 –Turn the pressure cooker on to sauté mode.
Step 2 –Add the onions, the garlic, and the butter to the bowl of the pressure cooker and sauté, while stirring, about 1-2 minutes.
Step 3 –Add the mushrooms to the onion mixture and sauté, while stirring, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the green beans, the broth, the salt, and the pepper to the mushroom mixture and stir to combine.
Step 5 –Secure the lid on the pressure cooker and turn the pressure valve to seal.
Step 6 –Cook the green bean mixture on manual high pressure for 1 minute.
Step 7 –Allow for a quick pressure release on the pressure cooker.
Step 8 –Unscrew the lid and add the cornstarch, the sour cream, and the cheese to the green bean mixture. Stir to combine.
Step 9 –Pour the green bean mixture in a small baking dish and sprinkle with the crispy fried onions.
Step 10 –Serve.
