Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 large onions (sliced)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg powder
• 1/2 cup cheese of choice (grated)
• 300 g green beans
• 1/2 cup panko or other breadcrumb of choice

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Steps ---

2. 2

   In a large pan, melt butter & add onions.

3. 3

   Saute for 20 mins on low heat.

4. 4

   Add salt & pepper, cook till onions have fully caramelised (not burnt) & set aside.

5. 5

   --- Steps White Sauce ---

6. 6

   Melt butter in a saucepan on medium low heat.

7. 7

   Add flour, stir continuously & cook until mixture has turned a light brown.

8. 8

   Add milk, whisk continuously & bring to a boil.

9. 9

   Add salt, pepper & nutmeg, continue cooking till sauce has reached desired consistency.

10. 10

    Turn off the heat, add cheese, stir well & set aside.

11. 11

    --- Finishing ---

12. 12

    Preheat oven to 200 deg C.

13. 13

    Wash thoroughly, cut off both ends of green beans then cut them in half for easy serving & eating.

14. 14

    Blanch for 2 mins, drain, pat dry & transfer into a lightly greased baking tray.

15. 15

    Ladle white sauce onto green beans, followed by caramelised onions & panko.

16. 16

    Spray panko layer lightly with olive oil & bake for 15 mins or until surface has turned a light brown.

17. 17

    Remove from oven & serve immediately.