UNCLE GREG'S GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

Uncle Greg's Green Bean Casserole image

Provided by Fran Murray

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

TOPPING:
4 slice sturdy white sandwhich bread, torn into pieces
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
3 c canned fried onions (French's)
CASSEROLE:
6 Tbsp unsalted butter
16 oz white mushrooms, sliced thin
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground black pepper
8 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 c white wine
3 c chicken broth, low salt
3 c heavy cream
3 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, blanched
1/3 c corn starch

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. FOR THE TOPPING: Pulse bread, butter, and salt in a food processor until coarsely ground.
2. Combine bread mixture and onions in bowl; set aside.
3. FOR THE CASSEROLE: Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook until mushrooms release their liquid, about 5 minutes.
5. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until liquid has evaporated (about 5 minutes).
6. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7. Stir in flour and cook until golden, about 1 minute.
8. Slowly whisk in wine, broth, and cream; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.
9. Toss green beans with corn starch in a large bowl.
10. Transfer to 13x9-inch greased baking pan. Pour warm mushroom mixture evenly over beans.
11. Cover pan with foil. Bake until sauce is bubbling and beans are tender; about 40 to 45 minutes. Stir beans thoroughly after 25 minutes.
12. Remove foil and spread topping mixture over beans. Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Serve.