Creamy Green Bean Casserole

30m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Blanch green beans in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, then immediately place them in ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced shallots and garlic; cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in salt, pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  5. 5Reduce heat to medium-low. Add heavy cream and milk; whisk to combine.
  6. 6Add Boursin cheese; break it up with a spoon and whisk until smooth. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. 7Turn off the heat and mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  8. 8Add green beans and 1 cup of crispy fried onions to the sauce. Transfer the mixture into a prepared baking dish.
  9. 9Top with the remaining fried onions.
  10. 10Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb green beans
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 shallots
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme
  • 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 block Boursin cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2.5 cups crispy fried onions

Equipment

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