Green Bean Casserole with Madeira Mushrooms

By á-26519

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed and halved crosswise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups chopped sweet onion
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
• 1 (8-ounce) package presliced button mushrooms
• 1/3 cup Madeira wine or dry sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup (about 2 ounces) canned fried onions (such as French's)
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Place beans into a large saucepan of boiling water; cook 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. Place beans in a large bowl; set aside.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and thyme to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms; sauté 10 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently. Stir in wine, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until thick, stirring constantly. Add mushroom mixture to green beans; toss well. Place green bean mixture in a 2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish. Combine fried onions and grated cheese in a small bowl. Top green bean mixture evenly with fried onion mixture. Bake at 425° for 17 minutes or until top is lightly browned.