Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
• 3 tbsp butter
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ cup grated parmesan, optional
• 1½ cups crispy fried onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 5 minutes, then drain and shock in ice water.

2. 2

   Sauté the onion and mushrooms in butter until golden, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.

5. 5

   Gradually whisk in the broth, then the cream, until thickened into a sauce.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper, and stir in parmesan if using.

7. 7

   Fold in the green beans, transfer to a baking dish, and top with the fried onions.

8. 8

   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and the onions are golden.