Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb Green Beans (fresh, trimmed and french cut)
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 12 oz Mushrooms (diced or halved)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 2-3 minced minced Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
• 1 cup Chicken Stock (or Vegetable Broth to stay vegetarian)
• 1 cup Half & Half
• 1/2 Bouillon Cube (chicken or beef)
• Salt to taste
• Onion Topping (freshly made or canned–use as much as you’d like)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
2. Melt the butter and sweat the garlic, mushrooms and spices until fragrant.
3. Add the mixture until the raw flour smell has dissipated.
4. Add chicken stock and half and half until the sauce thickens.
5. Add the green beans, mix in half the desired onion toppings with the mixture, top it with the remaining.
6. Bake until bubbly, approximately 20-25 minutes.

Tip: You can prep in advance and bake before serving.