- 6
- 30 mins
- 65 mins
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh blanched green beans
- 4 slice bacon, diced
- 1/2 sweet onion, large diced
- 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1 c fresh turkey or chicken stock
- 1 c milk or heavy cream
- 1 pt baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 c parmesan cheese, fresh grated
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 2 tsp mrs. dash original blend
- pinch salt
- TOPPING
- 1 c panko bread crumbs
- 3 slice bacon, chopped
- 1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
- almonds, slivered for garnish
- spray oil
Preparation
Step 1
I buy fresh frozen blanched green beans and put them in the micro for 8 min in a deep bowl to thaw. If desired, cut beans into thirds once thawed.
Rough chop 1/2 onion and 4 slices of thick bacon and brown in a large skillet. While that is browning, slice mushrooms, grate Parmesan.
For topping partially freeze 3 strips of bacon cut into pcs. Chop in food processor or by hand. Add in panko and 1/2 c of parmesan, set aside.
When bacon and onions are browned add 1/2 c of flour to make a paste. Add more bacon fat, olive oil or butter if needed. Add Mrs. Dash and granulated garlic.
Slowly pour in turkey/chicken stock and milk and stir to remove all lumps.
Now add beans, mushrooms and 1 c of parmesan to sauce. Stir really well to coat.
Spray a 9x11 baking dish with non stick spray and pour bean mixture into it. Pat down mixture was well as possible.
Now top with raw bacon/panko/parmesan toppings. Spray with spray oil.
Bake in 375° uncovered for 35 min. Remove and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
Allow to cool for 10-15 min before serving. Garnish with slivered almonds. You could also put the slivered almonds in the dish. Just add to the pan with the green beans and sauce.