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Bacon Green Bean Casserole

Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

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Here's a sentence that no one has ever said: "I don't think it needs bacon." Bacon Green Bean Casserole takes the classic, creamy, refreshing holiday side and adds even more savoriness and delightful fattiness. It's crispy, crunchy, meaty, and hearty — the ultimate combination in vegetable dishes. Bacon Green Bean Casserole takes Thanksgiving dinner to another level... with bacon.

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Ingredients

  • For the topping:
  • 1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tablespoon parsley
  • For the green beans:
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/4 pounds green beans, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 (8-ounce) carton mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, the melted butter, the parmesan cheese, and the parsley. Set it aside.

Step 3 -Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil on the stovetop.

Step 4 -Add the baking soda to the boiling water. This will help the green beans maintain their color during the cooking process.

Step 5 -Pour the green beans into the pot and let them simmer until tender-crisp, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 6 -Drain the green beans and set them aside.

Step 7 -In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp.

Step 8 -Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon slices and place them onto a plate with a paper towel to drain. Reserve the grease in the skillet.

Step 9 -Add the butter and the onions to the skillet. Cook until the onions soften, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 10 -Add the mushrooms, the garlic, the pepper, the salt, the poultry seasoning, and the thyme. Cook until the mushrooms' moisture has dissipated and they are tender, for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 11 -Add the flour and cook until the raw flour smell disappears, for about 1 minute.

Step 12 -Add the cream and the chicken broth. Let it simmer until it thickens, about 5 minutes.

Step 13 -Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 14 -Stir in the parmesan cheese.

Step 15 -Toss in the green beans.

Step 16 -Pour the green bean mixture into a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 17 -Crumble the bacon slices over the casserole and then top with the breadcrumb topping.

Step 18 -Bake until bubbly and the breadcrumb topping has browned, about 25-30 minutes.

Step 19 -Serve.

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