


When ready to serve, place them in a platter and scatter the top with some homemade crispy fried onions. Let the paper absorb the extra fat for a few minutes. Once cooked, drain the grease by placing the meat on a paper towel lined plate. Chef John's cheesy green bean casserole has a rich sauce that doesn't overwhelm the green beans, so they are still the star of the show. Chef John's Classic Green Beans Au Gratin. Follow these tips for an upgrade to the beloved holiday favorite. Next, brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop. How To Make the Best Green Bean Casserole. In large bowl, blend the sour cream mixture with the green beans and. Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add the butter along with the onions, mushrooms and garlic and cook the veggies over medium high heat for about 7 to 8 minutes or until the veggies are cooked down.Add the flour and cook it with the veggies stirring constantly for about a minute.ĥ) Add the stock, thyme salt and pepper and allow the mixture to cook down on medium heat for about 5 minutes.Ħ) Add the green beans and cream and cook everything together for about 5 minutes.ħ) Stir in the parmiggiano and cooked crispy bacon. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in 2 cup glass measure in microwave. Drain and rinse them under cold water to stop them from cooking any further, set aside.ģ) In a large skillet, add the bacon and cook it until crispy over medium heat, remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.Ĥ) At this point, if your bacon gave out a lot of grease, get rid of it leaving behind just 1 tablespoon. 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans rinsed, trimmed then halved 2 Tablespoons butter 2 cloves garlic minced 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup chicken broth. Fry diced bacon in a large skillet until crispy. If using canned green beans, drain and set aside. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside. 1) Fill a large pot with water sprinkle in a good pinch of salt and bring to a boil.Ģ) Add the Green beans to the boiling water and cook them for 3 minutes. If using fresh green beans: Boil water in a sauce pan over medium-high heat and cook green beans for about 5 minutes.
