Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 8 strips thick-cut bacon
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans (snapped into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups french fried onions
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instruction

  • Prehate oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cream of chicken soup. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Stir in flour.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk til thickened. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cook bacon til just crisp (reserve the drippings!). Allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
  • Combine green beans, mushrooms, garlic, and bacon drippings in a large skillet. Saute over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in bacon, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper.
  • Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with french fried onions.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, bake another 20-25 minutes til green beans are fork-tender and onions are golden brown.