Creamy Green Bean Casserole
Directions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 3Add the washed, trimmed, green beans and cook for 3 minutes.
- 4Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain again and set aside.
- 5In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- 6Add the diced shallots (or onion) and minced garlic.
- 7Sauté for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 8Stir in the salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- 9Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- 10Reduce the heat to medium-low. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and milk, whisking until smooth and slightly thickened.
- 11Add the Boursin cheese, breaking it apart with a spoon, and whisk until fully melted and smooth.
- 12Turn off the heat, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- 13Add the blanched green beans and 1 cup of crispy fried onions to the sauce.
- 14Stir to coat evenly.
- 15Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining crispy fried onions.
- 16Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
- 17Serve warm and enjoy your rich, creamy green bean casserole!
Ingredients
- 1 lb green beans
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots diced
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 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 (garlic and fine herbs)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2.5 cups crispy fried onions
Equipment
large potbowllarge skilletwhisk9x9-inch baking dishoven
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