Fresh green beansblanched and cooled, cut in half or thirds~3 lbest.
Saltto taste~1 tspest.
Black pepperto taste~½ tspest.
Nutmegpinch, optional~¼ tspest.
Butter for baking dish~1 tbspest.
Steps
1
Cook the bacon slowly over medium heat until the fat renders and the meat is crispy without burning.
2
Dice the mushrooms and add them to the bacon, season with salt, and cook until all the released moisture evaporates.
3
Make a béchamel sauce: melt butter in a pot, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk while stirring constantly until smooth.
4
Remove the rind from the Brie cheese using a vegetable peeler if desired, then stir it into the sauce until melted. Add the Cheddar cheese and mix until fully incorporated.
5
Add the bacon and mushroom mixture to the cheese sauce and stir to combine.
6
Cut the ham into small dice and fold it into the sauce.
7
Season with a pinch of nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to taste.
8
Cut the blanched green beans into halves or thirds and gently fold them into the sauce.
9
Transfer the mixture to a buttered 2-quart baking dish.
10
Bake in a preheated 375°F oven until the casserole reaches an internal temperature of 155-165°F.
11
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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