Guy's Green Bean Casserole

• green beans↗2 lbs

  cut into 2 inch slices

• bacon↗4 slices

  cut into 1/2-inch slices

• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• onion↗1⁄2

  diced into squares

• French's French fried onions↗1 cup
• red bell pepper↗1

  cut into 2 inche slices

• portabella mushrooms↗2

  cut into 1/2-inch slices

• shallot↗1 tablespoon

  minced

• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• cracked pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• breadcrumbs↗2 cups
• butter↗1⁄4 cup
• all-purpose flour↗1⁄2 cup
• milk↗2 cups

  let sit out for a few minutes prior to use

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Blanche green beans and add to ice bath, dry.

3. 3

   Butter 13x9 Baking dish.

4. 4

   Cook bacon, remove and drain on towel.

5. 5

   Using leftover bacon fat, add olive oil and on medium high heat, add onions (caramelize), then red peppers (2 min) then mushrooms (2 min) w/ salt and pepper, set aside.

6. 6

   For the Roux:.

7. 7

   Over medium sauce pan, melt butter first, then add flour and vigorously stir with wooden spoon until well combined.

8. 8

   Add cup milk, stir to combine and bring to simmer, then add final cup milk and simmer until thickened like gravy.

9. 9

   Add seasonings, green beans, vegetables into roux and pour into pan. Top with bread crumbs, bacon.

10. 10

    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

11. 11

    Add fried onions and cook for five more minutes.

12. 12

    Optional: Replace roux with 1 can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup and 1 can milk.