Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, (sliced)
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, (to taste)
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme, (leaves only)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth, ((you can also use chicken broth))
  • 1/2 cup half and half or cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 pounds frozen green beans, (thawed and drained)
  • Click Here to get my recipe for Homemade French Fried Onions Topping OR use 3/4 cup French’s fried onions

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook for 4 minutes, or until softened.
  • Stir in garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  • Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper; stir in thyme leaves and sauté for 8 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated.
  • Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together broth, half and half, parmesan, and nutmeg.
  • Add the half and half mixture to the skillet; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Add green beans to the mushroom sauce and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until green beans are tender.
  • Transfer everything to a 4-quart baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
  • Add fried onions on top and continue to bake for 5 more minutes, or until browned on top.
  • Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Serve.