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| Updated French Green Bean Casserole |
| Ingredients
1 large sweet onion, sliced into thin rings 3 shallots, sliced thin olive oil coarse salt freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or herbs de provence 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons flour 2 cups whole milk two pinches of freshly grated nutmeg 1 large garlic clove, smashed 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese or Parmesan, preferably Reggiano 1 lb. French style green beans, cooked according to package directions 1/2 cup fresh [or revived from dry] exotic mushrooms: oyster, morel, shitake, chanterelles, or a combination of your favorites, roughly chopped, woody stems removed Method Green beans and mushrooms should be prepared and ready to go before you start Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a medium frying pan. Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent. Add the shallot, salt and pepper and dried thyme. Sauté until the onions and shallots are wilted. Sprinkle in the sugar and cook until caramelized. Remove from the heat and set aside. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to incorporate; cook for 2 minutes or just until the flour turns a light nutty brown. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring constantly. Add the grated nutmeg and garlic clove. Whisk constantly until smooth and slightly thick. Add the cheese and incorporate fully. Whisk to a smooth sauce; turn heat to low Put the cooked green beans into a baking dish. Add the mushrooms and stir to incorporate. Pour the cheese sauce over the green bean / mushroom mixture [find the garlic clove and remove]. Mix well. Top with the caramelized onions and shallots and place under a low broiler for 7 – 10 minutes until just bubbling |
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