Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 Pounds Green Beans

FOR THE CRISPY FRIED ONIONS

3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour

3 Tablespoons Rice Flour

1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt

1/4-1/2 Cup Butter Milk

2 Red Onions

1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper

Vegetable Oil for Frying

FOR THE MUSHROOM CREAM

3-4 Teaspoon Unsalted Butter

1 Pound Mushrooms

3/4 Teaspoons Kosher Salt

2 Large Garlic Cloves

3-4 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour

2 Tablespoons Mushroom Powder

1 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth

1/2 Cup Heavy Cream 

1 Tablespoon Thyme

1-2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Directions

1. For the green beans...

Bring large heavy bottomed pot of salted water to a boil over high heat

Ass the beans and bring back to a boil and cook for 4-6 minutes until the beans are tender, but not soft or mushy

Drain beans in colander then immediate plunge them into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking

Drain the chilled beans and spread out to dry on a paper towel lined trays, reserve refrigerated

2. For the crispy red onions...

In a deep fryer set up accordingly to manufacturers directions

In a medium sized mixing bowl toss the onions with buttermilk until fully coated

In another medium sized bowl blend together both flour

Add the buttering coated onions, just a handful at a time into the flour mixture and coat fully

Carefully fry onions in a single layer being carful no to overcrowd and fry until a light golden brown 

Remove onions and drain on a paper towel

3. For the mushroom cream...

In a medium sized bottomed non reactive sauce pan over medium-high head, melt butter with olive oil

When butter begins to foam add the mushrooms and sauce until they star releasing their liquid, anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes continue to cook until the mushrooms begin to brown

Add the garlic, salt, pepper and sauce a minute or so more

Add the flour and the mushroom powder, stir vigorously until the mixture is fully coated 

Add brother 1/4 cup at a time, stirring the whole time making sure you scrap up any bits that might be sticking to the bottom of the pan

Add the cream bring to a simmer, cooking until the sauce thickens a but, about 5-6 minutes stirring frequently

4. For assembly and baking...

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F

Highly butter a suitable sized baking dish or casserole

In a large mixing bowl toss the cooked, drained and chilled green beans with the mushroom cream sauce and stir until they are coated

Sprinkle the crispy red onions evenly on too

Bake for 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the onions are crisped

Serve immediately