Bacon EVOO and Generations EVOO Green Bean Casserole

Are you ready to try the BEST green bean casserole ever? Move over Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup because I have a recipe that is so much more flavorful and better for our health, but does not lack in flavor! This casserole is hands down the best green bean dish I have ever tasted or for that matter made. Don't worry it does not take a lot of prep work to make and I promise that it will not disappoint! Tomorrow I will be sharing a Turkey Recipe using some great vinegars and olive oils, so don't forget to check our blog!


Bacon EVOO and Generations EVOO Green Bean Casserole


Ingredients:

2 lbs green beans;  trimmed, cut in half and steamed ( 8-10 minutes until tender)
4 Tablespoons Bacon EVOO
4 Tablespoons Generations EVOO
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 Tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoons salt
pepper to taste
2 1/2 cups milk
1 Tablespoon Pacific Spice


Onion Topping:

1/2 sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup flour
2 Tablespoons Generations
2 Tablespoons butter
salt to taste

( This topping is a wonderful alternative to the canned fried onions you find in the grocery store)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350*
In a large saute pan over medium heat, add Bacon EVOO and Generations EVOO. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir vigorously for 1-2 minutes, stir in the salt and pepper. Carefully whisk milk and Pacific Spice make sure you scrape the pan to get some of the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Bring to a light boil, whisk and cook until the sauce thickens ( like the consistency of a thick soup) about 4 minutes. Mix the sauce with the green beans in a a casserole dish and toss to combine. Bake in oven until bubbly, about 15-20 minutes. Top with French Fried Onions.

French Fried Onions:


Carefully separate onion slices and dredge in flour. Shake off excess. Melt butter and add Generations in saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown ( about 1-2 minutes) then flip over and cook the other side. Transfer onions to a paper towel lined plate. Serve on top of casserole.