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Gourmet Green Bean Casserole
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Gourmet Green Bean Casserole

A traditional green bean casserole gets a gourmet twist with the addition of a red bell pepper and grated Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Servings: 8
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 Tablespoons butter. Add 1 onion, and sauté until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add 1 bell pepper and 1 pound mushrooms, and cook until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Set aside to cool.

Prepare an Ice Bath:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans, and cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking. When cooled, toss drained beans with mushroom mixture; set aside.
  • Melt the remaining 4 Tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add ¼ cup flour, whisk constantly until mixture begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Pour in 2 cups milk, and continue whisking until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in pinch cayenne, pinch nutmeg, and the remaining teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Pour over beans, and toss to combine.
  • Butter a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking pan. Spread half the green-bean mixture over the bottom. Sprinkle on ½ cup grated Parmesan, and spread with the remaining green beans. Combine the remaining ½ cup Parmesan and ¼ cup breadcrumbs, and sprinkle over casserole. Cover with foil, and refrigerate until about 45 minutes prior to serving. You may prepare to this step and refrigerate for 2 days prior to finish and serving.
  • Heat ¼ cup canola oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Toss 3 cut shallot rings with the remaining 2 Tablespoons flour. Fry the shallots in batches, turning frequently, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Cook casserole covered in the foil, for 25-30 minutes, until heated through. Remove foil. Mix saute'd shallots with approximately 1 cup of the canned or packaged fried onions. Sprinkle on top of casserole, reduce heat to 325F and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 551mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1520IU | Vitamin C: 32.3mg | Calcium: 256mg | Iron: 1.9mg