Updated green bean casserole

By Melissa Baldan
@mellymel74

I love green bean casserole. It has been my favorite for ever! I don't like using a bunch of 1950s-esque canned goods to make it, however.

BUT then!!! This dawned on me...

Enjoy!

You are going to LOVE this!!!

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Ingredients

1 c: french fried onions
1 tsp: salt
1 lb: fresh geen beans, washed and trimmed
1 Tbsp: butter, unsalted
1 tsp: pepper
1 - 1/2 c: button mushroom, chopped (measure whole, then chop)
2 Tbsp: minced garlic (or 4 large cloves minced)
2 Tbsp: flour
1 c: chicken broth
1 c: half and half

How to Make Updated green bean casserole

Step-by-Step

1In well salted, boiling water, blanch beans for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2In large skillet, melt butter over med-high heat then add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for about 3 minutes.
3Add garlic and cook for about 2-3 more minutes.
4Sprinkle with flour and stir well.
5Add broth and bring to a boil (keeping heat at med-high) for about a minute. Add half and half and reduce to med-low. Continue cooking until sauce thickens, remove from heat.
6Add beans to "soup" mixture and 1/4 cup of the onions. Pour into casserole dish. Top with remaining onions.
7Bake at 475 for 15 minutes or until bubbling.
8Enjoy!