New Green Bean Casserole

Name: New Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 3 lb. green beans; 4 large shallots; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 1/2 c. coarse fresh bread crumbs; 1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves; salt and pepper; 3 c. lowfat 1% milk; 3 tbsp. margarine or butter; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; tsp. freshly ground nutmeg; 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

A new take on this family classic, using shallots, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs.

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Apr 3, 2015

Yields:

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

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Here's how to make the most delicious and family-friendly green bean casserole.

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Ingredients

3 lb.
green beans
4
large shallots
1 Tbsp.
olive oil
1 1/2 cups
coarse fresh bread crumbs
1 tsp.
fresh thyme leaves
salt and pepper
3 cups
lowfat 1% milk
3 Tbsp.
margarine or butter
1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
tsp.
freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Step 2Heat covered 8-quart saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Add beans and cook, uncovered, 6 minutes or until bright green and just tender. Drain well and transfer to shallow 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, finely chop 2 shallots. Thinly slice remaining shallots; set aside. In 12-in. skillet, heat oil on medium until hot. Add chopped shallots and cook 4 to 7 minutes or until browned and tender, stirring occasionally. Add bread crumbs and cook 2 minutes or until dry and golden, stirring. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Stir in thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
4. Step 4In microwave-safe measuring cup, microwave milk on High 4 minutes or until milk is warm.
5. Step 5Meanwhile, in same 12-in. skillet, melt margarine on medium. Add sliced shallots and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, stirring. Gradually pour milk into flour mixture in slow, steady stream, stirring constantly; heat to boiling, stirring. Stir 2 minutes longer or until thickened (mixture should have the consistency of heavy cream). Stir in nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
6. Step 6Pour sauce over green beans; gently stir until green beans are evenly coated. Stir Parmesan cheese into bread crumb mixture; spread evenly over green bean mixture in casserole.
7. Step 7Bake casserole 30 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown and sauce is bubbling.