Fresh Green Bean Casserole

By Suesee50

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh blanched green beans
• 4 slice bacon, diced
• 1/2 sweet onion, large diced
• 1/2 c all purpose flour
• 1 c fresh turkey or chicken stock
• 1 c milk or heavy cream
• 1 pt baby bella mushrooms, sliced
• 1 c parmesan cheese, fresh grated
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 2 tsp mrs. dash original blend
• pinch salt
• TOPPING
• 1 c panko bread crumbs
• 3 slice bacon, chopped
• 1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
• almonds, slivered for garnish
• spray oil

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from justapinch.com

Preparation

Step 1

I buy fresh frozen blanched green beans and put them in the micro for 8 min in a deep bowl to thaw. If desired, cut beans into thirds once thawed.

Rough chop 1/2 onion and 4 slices of thick bacon and brown in a large skillet. While that is browning, slice mushrooms, grate Parmesan.

For topping partially freeze 3 strips of bacon cut into pcs. Chop in food processor or by hand. Add in panko and 1/2 c of parmesan, set aside.

When bacon and onions are browned add 1/2 c of flour to make a paste. Add more bacon fat, olive oil or butter if needed. Add Mrs. Dash and granulated garlic.

Slowly pour in turkey/chicken stock and milk and stir to remove all lumps.

Now add beans, mushrooms and 1 c of parmesan to sauce. Stir really well to coat.

Spray a 9x11 baking dish with non stick spray and pour bean mixture into it. Pat down mixture was well as possible.

Now top with raw bacon/panko/parmesan toppings. Spray with spray oil.

Bake in 375° uncovered for 35 min. Remove and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Allow to cool for 10-15 min before serving. Garnish with slivered almonds. You could also put the slivered almonds in the dish. Just add to the pan with the green beans and sauce.