Savory Green Bean, Mushroom And Pecan Casserole

1. 1

   Blanch the green beans in boiling water 2 minutes; drain well.

2. 2

   In a large saucepot, melt butter over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add onion and saute until softened.

4. 4

   Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute.

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   Gradually add the milk, stirring until mixture thickens.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in the green beans, mushrooms, pecans, Cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt and pepper.

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   Spread mixture in a 10-inch baking dish.

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   Heat oven to 350 degrees.

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   To make biscuit topping, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

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    Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture is crumbly.

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    Stir in buttermilk with a few quick strokes.

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    Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and pat out to 1/2-inch thickness.

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    Cut the dough into random-sized pieces and shapes and arrange on top of vegetable filling in a kind of crazy quilt pattern, letting the filling poke through in spots.

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    Bake casserole 25 minutes or until filling bubbles and biscuit topping is golden.

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    Cool 5 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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