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Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots

Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Fried Shallots

Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 50 minutes
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Hands down, this is legit the best-ever classic green bean casserole! SO EASY and made from scratch!!!
4.9 stars (7 ratings)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 1 ½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 2 cups freshly grated white cheddar cheese, divided
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup Panko*

For the crispy fried shallots

  • 2 cups canola oil
  • 4 shallots, thinly sliced into 1/8-inch-thick rings
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until it registers 325 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  • Working in batches, dredge shallots in flour, separating the rings and coating them thoroughly; shake off excess flour.
  • Add shallots to the skillet, a handful at a time, and cook, stirring constantly, until evenly golden and crispy, about 2-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and mushrooms, and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, thyme and flour, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in chicken stock, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Str in green beans, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup white cheddar cheese and heavy cream until smooth, about 1-2 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with remaining 1 cup white cheddar cheese, Panko and shallots.
  • Place into oven and bake until golden brown and bubbly, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

*Panko is a Japanese-style breadcrumb and can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery store.