Ingredients
🥬 1 lb Green Beans, washed, trimmed, cut in half
🧈 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
🌰 2 Shallots, diced, or 1 large onion
🧄 5 cloves Garlic, minced
🧂 1/2 teaspoon Salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
🌿 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
🌶️ 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
🌾 2 tablespoons Flour
🥛 1.5 cups Heavy Cream
🥛 1 cup Milk
🧀 1 block Boursin Cheese, Garlic and Fine Herbs
🧀 1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
🧅 2.5 cups Crispy Fried Onions
Instructions
1- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
2- Blanch the Green Beans:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the green beans and blanch for 3 minutes.
- Drain and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to halt cooking.
- Drain again and set aside.
3- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the diced shallots and minced garlic; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4- Season and Thicken:
- Stir in salt, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
- Sprinkle the flour over and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5- Simmer the Sauce:
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Gradually pour in the heavy cream and milk, whisking continuously until smooth and slightly thickened.
6- Melt in the Cheese:
- Add the Boursin cheese by breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Whisk until it’s fully melted and smooth.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
7- Combine with Green Beans:
- Fold in the blanched green beans and 1 cup of crispy fried onions.
- Stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.
8- Assemble the Casserole:
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Top with the remaining crispy fried onions.
9- Bake:
- Place in the oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Ensure the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
10- Serve:
- Serve the dish warm as a comforting side to your holiday meal.
Prep Time: N/A
Cook Time: ~36 minutes
Total Time: N/A
Servings: 6-8
Equipment:
- Oven
- 9x9-inch Baking Dish (brand not visible)
- Large Pot (for blanching, brand not visible)
- Large Skillet (brand not visible)
- Wooden Spoon (brand not visible)
- Whisk (brand not visible)
- Measuring Cups (brand not visible)
- Measuring Spoons (brand not visible)
- Bowl of Ice Water
- Strainer
Cooking Tips:
- The use of Boursin cheese adds a secret touch of creaminess and flavor.
- Blanching then shocking the green beans preserves their bright color and texture.
- Constantly stirring flour helps avoid a pasty flavor in the sauce.
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