Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb fresh green beans (washed, ends trimmed)
  • 2 cups half and half (or whole milk)
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
  • 7 white mushrooms (washed and sliced)
  • 2 slices of bacon (chopped)
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup French fried onions

Instruction

  • Cut all beans in half and cook in boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Butter a 2qt baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, sautee bacon until crispy.
  • Add butter, onion and mushrooms and cook until soft.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together milk and cornstarch.
  • Add the milk to the saucepan, half of a cup at a time and whisk until it thickens.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour the mixture over the green beans. Toss gently to coat.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. You can cover the dish with saran wrap and refrigerate overnight or bake right away.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Top with French fried onions and bake for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Let sit in room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.