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green bean and sweet onion gratin

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

This dish is an alternative to the traditional green bean casserole. I think it looks much tastier. Recipe & photo: BHG.com

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For green bean and sweet onion gratin

  • 1 pkg
    (16 oz.) frozen cut green beans
  • 1 lb
    sweet onions (vidalia, maui, or walla walla), halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    half and half, light cream, or milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    soft bread crumbs (2 slices)
  • 3 Tbsp
    grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • fresh thyme sprigs, optional

How To Make green bean and sweet onion gratin

  • 1
    Cook the green beans according to package directions; drain well and set aside.
  • 2
    In a covered medium-size saucepan, cook onion slices in a small amount of boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • 3
    For sauce, in the same saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add broth and half-and-half. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  • 4
    In an ungreased 2-quart baking dish, layer half of the beans, all of the onions, and remaining beans. Spoon sauce over all.
  • 5
    In a medium bowl, toss together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and oil; sprinkle over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, in a preheated 325-degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprigs.
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