Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots Recipe

Name: Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish; 1 medium onion (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, flesh cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups whole milk; Pinch of cayenne pepper; Pinch of grated nutmeg; 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/4 cup canola oil; 4 shallots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
1 medium onion (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, flesh cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup canola oil
4 shallots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes.
3
Add bell pepper and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.
4
Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Let cool completely.
7
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
8
Add beans; cook until bright green and just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
9
Drain, and plunge into an ice-water bath to stop cooking.
10
Drain beans, and dry.
11
Toss with mushroom mixture; set aside.
12
Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
13
Add 1/4 cup flour; whisk constantly until mixture begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes.
14
Pour in milk; continue whisking until mixture thickens, 4 to 6 minutes.
15
Stir in cayenne, nutmeg, and remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
16
Remove from heat; let cool completely, stirring occasionally.
17
Pour over bean mixture, and toss.
18
Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
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Spread half of the bean mixture into dish.
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Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan, and then top with remaining bean mixture.
21
Combine remaining Parmesan and bread crumbs; sprinkle over top.
22
Cover with foil, and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 1 day); bring to room temperature before heating.
23
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
24
Toss shallots with remaining 2 tablespoons flour.
25
Fry shallots in 2 batches, turning frequently, until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
26
Using a slotted spoon, transfer shallots to paper towels to drain; let cool completely.
27
The shallots can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 day.
28
Preheat the broiler, with rack about 8 inches from heat.
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Cook casserole, covered, until mixture is bubbling and heated through, about 10 minutes.
30
Uncover, and cook until top is golden brown, about 30 seconds.
31
Remove from oven.
32
Sprinkle with fried shallots.
33
Serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish, 1 medium onion (about 6 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, flesh cut into 1/2-inch dice, 1 pound button mushrooms, trimmed and quartered, and more.

Yes, Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Bean Casserole with Fried Shallots

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