Easy Green Bean Casserole


Easy Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients
  • 2 (14.5-oz.) cans Green Giant™ French Style Green Beans, drained
  • 1 (18-oz.) can Progresso™ Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
  • 1 (6-oz.) can french fried onions
Method

Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart casserole or glass baking dish, combine green beans, soup and half of the onions; mix well.
Bake at 350°F. for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly, topping with remaining half of onions during last 5 minutes of baking time. Enjoy it !


The All-New Green Bean Casserole


The All-New Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:
  • 1 1/4 lbs. green beans
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
  • 10 oz. button mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 large shallots, plus 3 Tbs. minced
  • 1/3 cup plus 3 Tbs. all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce, preferably mushroom soy sauce
  • Canola oil for deep-frying
Directions:
Preheat an oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a deep 2 1/2-quart baking dish. Trim the green beans and halve crosswise. Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and cook until tender-crisp, about 4 minutes.

Drain and rinse under cold running water. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until they give off their juices and are browned, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the 3 Tbs. minced shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the 3 Tbs. flour and stir well. Slowly stir in the half-and-half, stock and soy sauce and then bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the green beans, season with salt and pepper and transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. (The casserole can be prepared to this point up to 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.) Bake until the liquid is bubbling, about 20 minutes (30 minutes if it has been refrigerated).

While the casserole is baking, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a heavy saucepan and heat over high heat to 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place near the stove. Cut the remaining 3 shallots crosswise into slices 1/8 inch thick and separate into rings. Place the remaining 1/3 cup flour in a small bowl. Toss the shallot rings in the flour to coat evenly, shaking off the excess. In batches to avoid crowding, add the shallots to the hot oil and deep-fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Transfer to the paper towels to drain.

Remove the casserole from the oven, scatter the fried shallots on top and serve. Enjoy it!