Ingredients
- 5 cans (14.5 ounces each) green beans, drained
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small white onion (very fine dice)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (sharp)
- 1 can (10 3/4 ounce) French's Fried Onion Rings
How to Make
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Step 1: To make the Bechamel - Melt butter in sauce pan, add flour and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat for one or two minutes - do not brown, it will be a pale roux.
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Step 2: Gradually add the 2 cups milk, stirring constantly.
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Step 3: Reduce to low heat and add the parmesan, stirring until it melts. Set aside.
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Step 4: Dice bacon into bite sized pieces, saute until brown.
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Step 5: Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving a few tablespoons of the grease. Set aside.
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Step 6: Saute' the diced onion in the reserved bacon grease until it starts to soften, then add mushrooms, thyme, onion powder, black pepper and paprika and continue to saute' until the mushrooms start to brown.
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Step 7: Stir in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits.
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Step 8: In a very large bowl, add green beans and toss with the cheddar cheese.
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Step 9: Add the bacon and then the onion and mushroom mixture.
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Step 10: Pour the bechamel over all and mix well.
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Step 11: Top with the French Fried Onions and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
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