Fresh G B C Green Bean Casserole
This was in today's richmond times dispatch in the food section. I really want to make this one so i'm posting it so that i can put the paper into the recycle bin.
Steps
Heat oven to 400.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil with several pinches of salt.
Add green beans and cook for about 5 minutes , until they turn bright green.
Once cooked , drain and rinse the beans until they are cooled.
Set aside.
In a medium skillet , add canola oil to a depth of about one inch and heat.
Add the leeks and cook until they are crisp.
Remove from oil and put onto a paper towel lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle with salt.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and add mushrooms and thyme.
Cook until mushrooms are soft and begin to take on color.
Add garlic and cook for a minute or less , being careful not to let garlic burn.
Add flour and cook for about a minute , stirring the whole time.
Add stock and half-and-half and stir.
Cook for 5 minutes , or until the mixture thickens and no longer tastes of flour , stirring frequently.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix green beans into the mushroom sauce and transfer to a casserole dish.
Top with cheese , br.
Ingredients
green beans, leeks, leek, butter, mushrooms, thyme leaves, garlic cloves, flour, chicken stock, half-and-half, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs