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Best Green Bean Casserole

Best Green Bean Casserole
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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh green beans
  • 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • One 6-ounce can crispy fried onions

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook until browned and all excess moisture has evaporated, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in heavy cream, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Add the blanched green beans to the sauce and stir to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle crispy fried onions over the top. Reserve some fried onions to add at the end for extra crispiness
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Add the remaining fried onions to the top for the last 10 minutes of baking.
  • Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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