Gourmet Green Bean Casserole with Bacon, Gruyère, and Caramelized Onions
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds Fresh Green Beans, ends trimmed
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6 slices Bacon, Cut Into 1/4 Inch Pieces
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4 cloves Garlic, Minced
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 whole Yellow Onions, thinly sliced
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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4 Tablespoons Butter
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4 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
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3 cups Whole Milk
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1/4 cup Heavy Cream
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2 teaspoons Salt, or to taste
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1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper, or to taste
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1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, but it breaks up the richness quite nicely)
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8 ounces Gruyère, Grated
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1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
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