Ingredients
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1 1/2
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1
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1/2
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7
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12
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2
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3
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3
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2
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2
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1
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1/2
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Directions
Bacon Topped Green Bean Casserole, Found on the Better Homes and Gardens website Thought it would make a nice Christmas dinner side dish , Found on the Better Homes and Gardens website Thought it would make a nice Christmas dinner side dish
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Steps
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In an Extra-Large Skillet Cook Beans in Boiling Lightly Salted Water About 3 Minutes or Until Crisp-Tender; Drain. Transfer to a Bowl of Ice Water to Stop Cooking. Drain Again; Set Aside. Meanwhile, in a Small Bowl Pour the 1 Cup Boiling Water Over the Dried Mushrooms. Cover and Let Stand For 15 Minutes. |
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in the Same Extra-Large Skillet Cook Bacon Until Crisp. Using a Slotted Spoon, Transfer Bacon to a Small Bowl Lined With a Paper Towel; Crumble Bacon. Reserve About 1 Tablespoon of the Bacon Drippings in Skillet; Discard the Remaining Drippings. Cook Cremini Mushrooms in the Reserved Drippings Over Medium-High Heat Until Lightly Browned, Stirring Occasionally. Stir in Garlic. Cook and Stir For 1 Minute More. Remove from Heat. Stir in Green Beans. |
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Meanwhile, Use a Fork to Remove the Dried Mushrooms from the Water (do not Discard Liquid). Chop the Mushrooms; Add to Green Bean Mixture. |
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For Sauce, in a Medium Saucepan Melt Butter Over Medium Heat. Stir in Flour. Cook and Stir For 1 Minute. Stir in All but About 2 Tablespoons of the Mushroom Liquid (discard the Liquid at the Bottom of the Bowl, Which May Be Gritty). Stir in Half-and-Half. Cook and Stir Over Medium Heat Until Thickened and Bubbly. Cook and Stir For 1 Minute More. Remove from Heat. Stir in Rosemary, Salt, and Pepper. (to Serve Today, Omit Step 5 and Continue as Directed in Step 6.). |
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Transfer Crumbled Bacon, Green Bean Mixture, and Sauce to Separate Airtight Containers. Cover; Chill For Up to 24 Hours. |
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Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees F. Stir the Sauce Into the Bean Mixture. Spoon Into a 2-Quart Square Baking Dish. Bake For 25 to 30 Minutes or Until Bubbly. Top With Bacon. Bake For 5 Minutes More. |