Green Bean Casserole

INGREDIENTS

Green Bean Mix:

2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

2 garlic cloves chopped

2 cans of cream of mushroom soup

1⁄4 cup milk

1⁄2 cup parmesan

Crispy Onion Topping:

1 Tbsp butter or olive oil, divided

1 medium red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1⁄2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp Diamond Crystal Salt Co.™ Kosher Salt

1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 375. Grab a large pot and fill halfway with water, bring to a boil. Meanwhile, trim and cut green beans in half if they are fresh. If frozen just set aside. Add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, depending on how crunchy you like your green beans. (Keep in mind that the beans will cook more in the oven, so be sure to overcook). Use a strainer to drain the beans and run cold water over them to prevent overcooking.

Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter (or olive oil) in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is partially cooked but still holds its shape, don't overcook the onion.

Transfer the onion to a bowl. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter to the sauté pan, along with the panko, and stir to combine. Brown the panko for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and transfer the panko to the bowl with the onions, mix well and add in the Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper.

Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and soft, you can add a tbsp of chicken broth to help steam them if needed. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 more minutes. Add in canned cream of mushroom and milk. Stir well and let the mixture come together for a few minutes on a low simmer.

Add the blanched green beans to the mushroom cream sauce. Mix well and be sure the beans are evenly covered. Grab a 9x13 or similar sized baking dish. Pour the green bean mushroom mixture into the baking dish. Be sure they are laying flat and even. Next, add the onion, panko mixture over the green beans. Bake about 25 minutes. Keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't burn

Enjoy!