8oz.Sliced MushroomsI like to chop in the Cuisinart
Kosher Salt
Fresh Ground Pepper
2clovesGarlicMinced
1/4cupAll-Purpose Flour
3cupsWhole Milk
1-1/2cupsFried OnionUse store-bought or Home made
Crispy Fried Onions
1LargeSpanish or Vidalia Onion (sweet)
1-1/2cupsButtermilk12 oz.
6tbspflourGluten Free Blend works great
1/2tspKosher Salt
1/4tspFreshly Ground Pepper
1tbspGranulated Sugar
Vegetable Oil
Instructions
Preheat Oven to 350`
Crispy Fried Onions - Regular or Gluten Free
In medium bowl, soak the sliced onions in the buttermilk.
While soaking, assemble flour, salt, pepper and sugar in a plastic bag.
Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until its at 350`
Once soaking is complete, remove onions from buttermilk and drain.
Place the onions in the ziploc bag and reseal the bag. Shake the onions to coat well.
Remove the onions and fry in batches in the 350` oil. Fry until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.
Fresh or Canned Green Beans work well
If using canned beans, open, drain and you're ready to go.If using fresh, blanch 1# fresh green beans in a pot of boiling water about 6 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to an ice bath, then drain and transfer to a large bowl.
Saute Aromatics
In a large ovenproof skillet over Medium heat, melt 2 T. Butter
Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes
Add mushroom and add salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes until golden brown.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Tansfer mixture to bowl with the green beans.
Make Homemade Cream Sauce
In same skillet, melt remaining 4 T. butter.
Whisk in flour and cook until golden. (2 minutes)
Gradually whisk in milk and seasonwith salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened (4 minutes)
Remove from heat and add to green bean mixture. Toss until combined.
Baking the Green Bean Casserole
Here is where I add about 3/4 cup of the Crispy Onions and mix in.
Bake until warmed through and bubbling, about 30 minutes