Ingredients
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4
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2
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1/4
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1/8
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3
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2
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3
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1
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3
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Directions
Green Bean Casserole from Cooks Illustrated,My sister-in-law told me about this version of green bean casserole. This is a great recipe made with fresh ingredients!,I’ve been making this recipe for 3 years and it’s a hit every time. At this point it’s the first thing my youngest brother insists that I make for Thanksgiving.,I’ll never open a can of green beans again. The freshness of all the ingredients make this dish fit for a king! Once I brought it to a family gathering, it is requested over and over. I did use 8 ounces of baby portabella mushrooms instead of the white buttons, and LOVED it. It definitely takes more than 45 minutes to prepare, and much be watched carefully.
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Steps
1
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For the Topping: Pulse Bread, Butter, Salt, and Pepper in Food Processor Until Mixture Resembles Coarse Crumbs, About 10 One-Second Pulses. Transfer to Large Bowl and Toss With Onions; Set Aside. |
2
Done
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Adjust Oven Rack to Middle Position and Heat Oven to 425 Degrees. |
3
Done
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Fill Large Bowl With Ice Water. Bring 4 Qts. of Water to Boil in Large Dutch Oven. Add Two Tbls. Salt and the Green Beans. Cook Beans Until Bright Green and Crisp-Tender, About 6 Minutes. Drain Beans in Colander and Plunge Immediately Into Ice Water to Stop Cooking. Spread Beans on Paper Towel-Lined Baking Sheet to Drain. |
4
Done
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Add Butter to Now-Empty Dutch Oven and Melt Over Medium-High Heat Until Foaming Subsides. Add Mushrooms, Garlic, 3/4 Teaspoons Salt, and 1/8 Teaspoons Pepper; Cook Until Mushrooms Release Moisture and Liquid Evaporates, About 6 Minutes. Add Flour and Cook For 1 Minute, Stirring Constantly. Stir in Broth and Bring to Simmer, Stirring Constantly. Add Cream, Reduce Heat to Medium, and Simmer Until Sauce Is Thickened and Reduced to 3 1/2 Cups, About 12 Minutes. Season With Salt and Pepper to Taste. |
5
Done
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Add Green Beans to Sauce and Stir Until Evenly Coated. Arrange in Even Layer in 3 Quart (or 13 X 9") Baking Dish. Sprinkle With Topping and Bake Until Top Is Golden Brown Ans Sauce Is Bubbling Around Edges, About 15 Minutes. Serve Immediately. |
6
Done
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to Prepare Ahead: Store Breadcrumb Topping in an Airtight Container in the Refrigerator and Combine With the Onion Just Before Cooking. Combine the Beans and Cooled Sauce in a Baking Dish, Cover With Plastic Wrap, and Refrigerate For Up to 24 Hours. to Serve, Remove Plastic Wrap and Heat Casserole in a 425 Degree Oven For 10 Minutes, Then Add the Topping and Bake as Directed. This Recipe Can Be Halved and Baked in a 2 Quart (or 8" Square) Baking Dish. Reduce Cooking Time of the Sauce in Step 3 to About 6 Minutes and the Baking Time in Step 4 to 10 Minutes. |