Ingredients
• 2-1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 2 cups sliced crimini mushrooms
• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 2 cups milk
• 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 package Fresh Gourmet® Crispy Onions
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add green beans.
• Cook beans for 2–3 minutes, until bright green in color and tender-crisp.
• Drain beans and pour into a large bowl of ice water to stop from cooking. Drain again and set aside.
• In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
• Once butter is melted, add the mushrooms and stir.
• Cook, stirring regularly, until mushrooms are softened.
• Add chopped shallots and garlic, stirring to incorporate.
• Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until garlic is fragrant.
• Push the mushroom mixture to one side of the skillet.
• Add remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to other side of the skillet.
• When the butter is melted, sprinkle flour over butter, whisking constantly.
• Let the butter mixture cook until slightly browned, about one minute.
• Slowly whisk in chicken stock until mixture is smooth. Then whisk in milk.
• With a spatula, combine all contents of the skillet together, scraping the bottom and sides, folding to incorporate.
• Turn heat up to medium-high and cook until thickened and bubbly, about 4 minutes, stirring periodically.
• Remove mushroom mixture from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
• Stir in green beans Parmesan, rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and top with Fresh Gourmet® Crispy Onions.
• Bake for an additional 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
• Serve warm and enjoy!