Green Bean Casserole

Scratch made with delicious shiitake and cremini mushrooms and topped with French’s crispy onions

Ingredients:

• 12 ounces cremini mushrooms - sliced

• 6 ounces of shiitake mushrooms- sliced

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans - trimmed and halved

• 1 onion - diced 

• 3/4 cup heavy cream 

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 

• tablespoons all-purpose flour

• French’s crispy onions  

• Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until softened. Add the cremini and shiitake mushrooms and sauté until softened, about 10 minutes.

3. Sprinkle in the flour. Cook until the flour because a light brown And make sure to stir, takes 1-2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain; shake off any excess water and add to the mushroom sauce. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.

5. Move mixture into a casserole dish and top with French’s onions and a sprinkle of salt. Bake for 30 minutes.

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