Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1onionAmount1IngredientonionPreparationsmall, chopped large, sliced into thin rings and separated
• 1/4 cupall-purpose flourAmount1/4 cupIngredientall-purpose flour
• 1/4 cuppanko bread crumbsAmount1/4 cupIngredientpanko bread crumbs
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1/2 tsppepper
• 1/4 cupcanola oilAmount1/4 cupIngredientcanola oil
• Casserole
• 1 1/2 lbgreen beansAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientgreen beansPreparationtrimmed trimmed
• 3 tbspbutterAmount3 tbspIngredientbutter
• 1onionAmount1IngredientonionPreparationsmall, chopped small, chopped
• 1 tspsalt
• 1/2 lbmushroomsAmount1/2 lbIngredientmushroomsPreparationchopped chopped
• 1 cupchicken brothAmount1 cupIngredientchicken broth
• 1 cuphalf & halfAmount1 cupIngredienthalf & half

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F and place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it pr...: Preheat oven to 450°F and place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven while it preheats.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, toss onion rings, flour, panko bread crumbsAmount1/4 cupIngredientpanko bread crumbs, salt, and pepper until fully coated.

3. 3

   Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and add canola oilAmount1...: Carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and add canola oilAmount1/4 cupIngredientcanola oil.

4. 4

   Spread onionsAmount1IngredientonionPreparationsmall, chopped on the tray and bake until crisp and golden, about 20–25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Set aside.

5. 5

   Make the casserole

6. 6

   Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

7. 7

   In a large pot over high heat, bring water to a boil.

8. 8

   Add green beansAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientgreen beansPreparationtrimmed and cook...: Add green beansAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientgreen beansPreparationtrimmed and cook until bright green, about 6–8 minutes.

9. 9

   Immediately transfer green beansAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientgreen beansPreparatio...: Immediately transfer green beansAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientgreen beansPreparationtrimmed to a bowl of ice-cold water for 2–3 minutes, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

10. 10

    In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butterAmount3 tbspIngredientbutter.

11. 11

    Add chopped onionAmount1IngredientonionPreparationsmall, chopped, salt, and pepper and cook until slightly browned, about 10–12 minutes.

12. 12

    Add mushroomsAmount1/2 lbIngredientmushroomsPreparationchopped and cook until...: Add mushroomsAmount1/2 lbIngredientmushroomsPreparationchopped and cook until softened, about 4–6 minutes.

13. 13

    Stir in flourAmount1/4 cupIngredientall-purpose flour and cook for 30 seconds.

14. 14

    Gradually stir in chicken broth and half & halfAmount1 cupIngredienthalf...: Gradually stir in chicken broth and half & halfAmount1 cupIngredienthalf & half, then cook until warmed through and slightly thickened, about 3–5 minutes.

15. 15

    Stir in green beansAmount1 1/2 lbIngredientgreen beansPreparationtrimmed, then carefully transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

16. 16

    Top with prepared crispy onionsAmount1IngredientonionPreparationsmall, chopped.

17. 17

    Bake until bubbling and heated through, about 30–35 minutes.

18. 18

    Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.