Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh green beans
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 12 ounces of mushrooms, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup half and half
• 2 cups fried onions
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil.
2. Add the green beans and blanch for 5 minutes.
3. Drain and then plunge the green beans into a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
4. Drain and set aside.
5. Melt the butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper, cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Add the garlic and nutmeg and continue to cook for another couple minutes.
8. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and cook for another minute.
9. Add broth and simmer for 1 minute.
10. Decrease to medium-low heat and add the half-and-half.
11. Cook until the mixture thickens, approximately 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. Remove from heat and add 1 cup fried onions and the Worcestershire sauce.
13. Top with remaining onions.
14. Place in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes, or until bubbly.
15. Remove and serve.