Green Bean Casserole

Steps

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1. 1
   Fill a pot halfway with water, add salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
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   Add the green beans and cook for five minutes, then drain and set aside.
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   Cook bacon in the same pot over medium-high heat until crispy, then remove and retain 3 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat.
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   Add mushrooms and onions to the pot and sauté for five minutes.
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   Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.
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   Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, mix well, and cook for one minute.
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   Gradually pour in chicken broth while whisking constantly until the sauce begins to thicken.
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   Add heavy cream while whisking, then season with black pepper and salt.
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   Bring the sauce to a simmer, then turn off heat and stir in cheese until melted.
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    Fold the cooked green beans into the sauce, setting aside the cooked bacon to top later.
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    Transfer the green bean mixture to a baking dish in a single layer, then sprinkle with additional cheese and fried onions.
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    Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
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    After 20 minutes, remove from oven, top with bacon, and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
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    Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
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