From: Country Living US
Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots
By Marian Cooper Cairns and Mary Allen Perry
Yields:
8 - 10 serving(s)
Prep Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
A rich sauce with caramelized onions, mushrooms, and a touch of Parmesan elevates this traditional side. For a twist, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or diced roasted red peppers to the sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb. fresh green beans
- 1 package sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 3 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
- 3 Tbsp. panko breadcrumbs
Fried Shallots
- 4 large shallots
- cup all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil
Directions
- Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook green beans in boiling salted water to cover in a Dutch oven 4 to 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and pat dry.
- Step 2Sauté mushrooms and onion in melted butter in Dutch oven over medium heat 10 minutes or until golden; whisk in flour and garlic and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in wine and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Whisk in half-and-half and cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until sauce is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, and whisk in 1/3 cup cheese and next 3 ingredients.
- Step 3Fold green beans into sauce. Place in a lightly greased 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and panko over green bean mixture. Top with Fried Shallots.
- Step 4Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.
- Step 5For the Fried Shallots: Separate 4 large sliced shallots into rings. Toss in all-purpose flour. Pour vegetable oil to depth of 1 inch in a medium saucepan; heat to 350 degrees F. Fry shallots, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until crispy and just golden. Drain on paper towels; season with salt and pepper to taste.
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