Green Bean Casserole Cups (Printable Version)

Crispy filo shells filled with creamy green bean and mushroom mixture, topped with crunchy fried onions.

# Ingredients:

→ Shells

01 - 1 (15-count) package mini filo shells, thawed

→ Filling

02 - 1 tablespoon butter
03 - ½ cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
04 - 1 tablespoon flour
05 - ¾ - 1 cup heavy cream
06 - 1 cup chopped frozen green beans, thawed
07 - ⅛ cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1 pinch onion powder
09 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Topping

10 - ¼ cup French fried onions

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange mini filo shells on a baking sheet.
02 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
03 - Sprinkle flour over mushrooms and cook for a couple of minutes. Gradually add ¾ cup heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
04 - Stir in chopped green beans and Parmesan cheese. Cook until the mixture is smooth. Add more cream (up to ¼ cup) if needed for desired consistency.
05 - Stir in onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
06 - Spoon a generous tablespoon of the green bean mixture into each filo shell. Top with French fried onions.
07 - Bake for 4-6 minutes, until the onions are golden brown. Serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - A creative and fun appetizer, perfect for Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings.
02 - The crispy filo shells provide a great contrast to the creamy green bean filling.
03 - Easily customizable—try adding a touch of garlic powder or swapping Parmesan for Gruyere.