Green Bean and Pearl Onion Casserole

photo by LucyS-D

- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 cups white pearl onions
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cups assorted wild mushrooms, sliced (oyster, cremini, shiitake, or any other type of mushroom)
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 (6 ounce) can French fried onion rings
directions
- Blanch the green beans and pearl onions by placing them into a large pot of rapidly boiling water. Cook them for 2 minutes, until the green beans brighten in color.
- Remove the vegetables from the boiling water, then plunge in ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Drain them, then remove the skins from the onions and set aside.
- Coat a skillet with olive oil and butter. Over medium heat, cook the shallot and garlic down until caramelized. Add bay leaves, then the mushrooms; stir to combine. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme and then sprinkle the mixture with flour.
- Add the milk a little at a time and boil for 3 minutes to thicken.
- Place green beans and onions in a 2-quart casserole dish. pour mushroom mixture over the green beans; toss to make sure well coated.
- Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 30 minutes. Top with fried onions and bake 10 minutes more.
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southern chef in lo
white springs, FL
I have 6 children 4 boys and 2 girl,ilove to cook and try lots of different foods,my real name is Britt and i live in louisiana i like to collect recipes,cookbooks,dolls,and angels,i just started having a intrest in teacups and teapots,i also like amish rag dolls.