Holiday Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

• 700 g green beans, ends trimmed
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 220 g of mushrooms, sliced
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup low-fat cream (10%)
• 1 can of fried onions

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 190°C.
2. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil, add 2 tablespoons of salt, and blanch the green beans for 5 minutes. Immediately transfer the beans to a bowl of ice water, then drain and pat dry.
3. In a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until golden brown. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until softened. Add the flour and stir to coat the mushrooms and shallots.
4. Add the chicken broth, stirring vigorously to avoid lumps. Stir in the cream. Bring the sauce to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Add the green beans.
5. Then pour the mixture into a 22x32 cm baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fried onions. Serve.