Gourmet Green Beans

This is a very special green bean dish for company or holiday entertaining.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 20  ounces fresh green beans or 20  ounces frozen green beans
• 1  cup white wine
• 1  cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beans in boiling salted water only until about half-cooked; drain beans and set aside.
3. Cut the bacon in small pieces and brown in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon and set aside.
5. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms to bacon fat and drippings in skillet; saute until tender-crisp.
6. In large mixing bowl, combine beans, bacon and sauteed vegetables with wine and cheese.
7. Place mixture in casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.