![]() Add 2 Tbsp flour to the pot and stir to coat.Cook until the mushrooms start to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add 1 cup mushrooms, 1 tsp thyme, 1 clove garlic (minced), 2 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, and 1 tsp onion powder.In a medium stockpot, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat.Prepare the batch of homemade cream of mushroom soup: As the beans cool, preheat the oven to 375F. Let the beans sit in the ice bath for 2 minutes, then remove them from the water into a colander to strain. Immediately remove the beans from the boiling water and put them in the ice bath.Use a kitchen timer to ensure they don’t overcook. Working in batches, put the green beans into the boiling water and cook for 2 minutes.Meanwhile, create an ice bath by filling a large bowl with ice water. Fill a 5-6 quart stockpot halfway with water.Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and panko crumbs are golden. Pour into a baking dish and top with panko crumbs. Pour over green beans and stir gently to combine. Step 4 Add pimentos to pan, then add bacon/onion mixture.If sauce is too thick, splash in some chicken broth as needed. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne then add the grated cheddar. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, while sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Cook for a minute or two, then pour in milk and half and half. Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Step 3 In a separate skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.Cook bacon for two minutes, then add diced onion and garlic and continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bacon is done (but not crisp) and onions are golden brown. Step 2 Add bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat.Drain beans once they're cool and set aside. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process. ![]() Blanch the green beans: drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow green beans to cook for about 3 to 4 minutes. ![]() Step 1 Cut green beans in half if you like pieces to be a little smaller. ![]() You’ll need them for the dressing.īut that’s another story for another time. Have fun with it! The green bean casserole world is your oyster. And while I opted for a topping of panko breadcrumbs, you can substitute the yummy french fried onions (or crushed potato chips you heard me) if that’s more to your liking. Use a combination of different cheeses, add a little mustard, some mushrooms–whatever floats your boat. The wonderful thing about it, besides the fact that it contains bacon, is that it begins with a plain white sauce, which can be adapted in any number of ways. Today I’m sharing a from-scratch green bean casserole that’s a cinch to make and a nice departure from the cream-of-mushroom standby we all know and love. I’ve have had a blast making a complete mess of of my kitchen.Īnd I’ve considered selling the house when it’s time to clean up.Īnd I’ve told my children to make friends with washing dishes, but fast. I’ve been cooking Thanksgiving dishes to share with you and in the process, I’ve even been storing up things like pie crusts and cornbread for my own spread. Thanksgiving is just over two weeks away, and boy is my whisk tired. ![]()
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