Brian in the Kitchen Recipes
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November 26 2015
Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots
2 lb. Fresh Green Beans
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 Sweet onion
1/ c. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
3 clove garlic
1/2 c. dry white wine
1 1/2 c. half-and-half
1/3 c. 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
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
vegetable oil
Heat 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.
Sauté 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.
Fold 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.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.
For 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.