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green bean mushroom and almond casserole

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Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
@ClubFoody
Surrey South, BC

Tasty, creamy and delicious, this dish can be served anytime including special occasion and holidays

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For green bean mushroom and almond casserole

  • CASSEROLE
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 3/4 c
    diced white onions
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • 1/2 c
    diced red peppers
  • 10 oz
    button mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 3 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 c
    grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 Tbsp
    Herbes de Provence
  • 1 tsp
    hot paprika
  • 1/2 c
    slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 Tbsp
    cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 lb
    green beans, ends trimmed, halved and blanched
  • TOPPING
  • 1 c
    panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1/2 tsp
    mild paprika, or as needed

How To Make green bean mushroom and almond casserole

  • 1
    To make the casserole, add butter and oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • 2
    When it starts to sizzle, add onions, season lightly with salt and sauté for 1 minute. Add red peppers and sauté for 1 minute.
  • 3
    Add mushrooms and combine with the other ingredients; season with black pepper. Mix to coat, place the lid on and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove the lid, stir the veggies and leave it like this for 45 to 60 seconds so the liquid can mostly evaporate.
  • 5
    Add pressed garlic and quickly sauté it for 1 minute.
  • 6
    Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Add cheese, Herbes de Provence and hot paprika. Blend the ingredients and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • 7
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 8
    Stir in almonds before pouring in the cornstarch mixture; stir until the sauce thickens, about 45 seconds.
  • 9
    Add blanched green beans and stir to coat.
  • 10
    Removing from the heat and transfer the mixture into a 3-quart baking dish that has been greased with cooking spray; spread it out evenly.
  • 11
    To make the topping, combine the breadcrumbs and melted butter together. Spoon the mixture evenly on top and sprinkle on mild paprika.
  • 12
    Transfer the dish the 350ºF preheated oven and bake until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • 13
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