Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 6 Tbsp butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 red bell pepper
1 pound button mushrooms, stems trimmed and quartered
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1-1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
6 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
pinch of Cayenne pepper
pinch of grated nutmeg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup canola oil
4 shallots, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch rings
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Directions: |
Directions:Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and saute until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add bell pepper and mushrooms, cook until softened and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Set aside to cool
Fill a large bowl with ice and water; set aside. Bring a saucepan to water to rapid bowl. Add beans, and cook until bright green and just tender 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and plunge into ice bath to stop cooking. Cool and toss with mushroom mixture; set aside.
Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Add 4 Tbsp flour, whisk constantly until mixture begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk, and continue whisking until mixture has thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in cayenne, nutmeg and the remaining salt and pepper. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temp. Stir occasionally. Pour over beans, and toss to combine
Butter 9x13 inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Spread half the green-bean mixture over the bottom. Sprinkle on half of the grated Parmesan, and spread with the remaining green beans. Combine the remaining Parmesan and the bread crumbs and sprinkle over the casserole. Cover with foil and refrigerate until just before serving.f
Heat oil in medium skill over medium-high heat. Toss shallot rings in remaining 2 Tbsp flour. Fry in batches until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Place in air tight container until ready to serve.
Heat broiler. Cook casserole, covered until mixture is bubbly and heated through, about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook for 30 more seconds.
Sprinkle with fried shallots. |
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