green bean and sweet onion gratin

Name: GREEN BEAN AND SWEET ONION GRATIN
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) (16 oz.) frozen cut green beans; 1 pound(s) sweet onions (vidalia, maui, or walla walla), halved and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1 cup(s) chicken broth; 1 cup(s) half and half, light cream, or milk; 1 1/2 cup(s) soft bread crumbs (2 slices); 3 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; - fresh thyme sprigs, optional

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Nov 25, 2013

This dish is an alternative to the traditional green bean casserole. I think it looks much tastier. Recipe & photo: BHG.com

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz.) frozen cut green beans
1 pound sweet onions (vidalia, maui, or walla walla), halved and thinly sliced
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup half and half, light cream, or milk
1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs (2 slices)
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
- fresh thyme sprigs, optional

How To Make green bean and sweet onion gratin

Step 1

Cook the green beans according to package directions; drain well and set aside.

Step 2

In a covered medium-size saucepan, cook onion slices in a small amount of boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 3

For sauce, in the same saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add broth and half-and-half. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
Step 4

In an ungreased 2-quart baking dish, layer half of the beans, all of the onions, and remaining beans. Spoon sauce over all.
Step 5

In a medium bowl, toss together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oil; sprinkle over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 325-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
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