# Creamy Green Bean Casserole

This recipe shows how to make a creamy green bean casserole with a rich flavor, using Boursin cheese as a secret ingredient.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- large pot
- bowl
- skillet
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- baking dish

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYKYAE7Y/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/219d5d1b-da1d-4fed-b04e-f3df2930289e
- Extracted: 2025-01-10

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