Creamy Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

🥬 1 lb Green Beans, washed, trimmed, cut in half
🧈 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
🌰 2 Shallots, diced, or 1 large onion
🧄 5 cloves Garlic, minced
🧂 1/2 teaspoon Salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
🌿 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
🌶️ 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
🌾 2 tablespoons Flour
🥛 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
🥛 1 cup Milk
🧀 1 block Boursin Cheese, Garlic and Fine Herbs
🧀 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
🧅 2.5 cups Crispy Fried Onions

Instructions

1- Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.

2- Blanch the Green Beans:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes.
• Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking.
• Drain again and set aside.

3- Prepare the Sauce:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
• Add the diced shallots and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

4- Season and Thicken:

• Stir in salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
• Sprinkle the flour over and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

5- Simmer the Sauce:

• Reduce the heat to medium-low.
• Gradually pour in the heavy cream and milk, whisking continuously until smooth and slightly thickened.

6- Melt in the Cheese:

• Add the Boursin cheese by breaking it apart with a spoon.
• Whisk until it’s fully melted and smooth.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.

7- Combine with Green Beans:

• Fold in the blanched green beans and 1 cup of crispy fried onions.
• Stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.

8- Assemble the Casserole:

• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Top with the remaining crispy fried onions.

9- Bake:

• Place in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes.
• Ensure the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.

10- Serve:

• Serve the dish warm as a comforting side to your holiday meal.

Prep Time: N/A
Cook Time: ~36 minutes
Total Time: N/A
Servings: 6-8

Equipment:

• Oven
• 9x9-inch Baking Dish (brand not visible)
• Large Pot (for blanching, brand not visible)
• Large Skillet (brand not visible)
• Wooden Spoon (brand not visible)
• Whisk (brand not visible)
• Measuring Cups (brand not visible)
• Measuring Spoons (brand not visible)
• Bowl of Ice Water
• Strainer

Cooking Tips:

• The use of Boursin cheese adds a secret touch of creaminess and flavor.
• Blanching then shocking the green beans preserves their bright color and texture.
• Constantly stirring flour helps avoid a pasty flavor in the sauce.

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Creamy Green Bean Casserole