About
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.
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.
