Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Panko-Almond Topping - Recipe from Price Chopper
Fresh Green Bean Casserole with Panko-Almond Topping

Elevate your meal with this Fresh Green Bean Casserole, brimming with tender green beans and a delectable medley of sautéed cremini mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Found in the Gatherings Holiday 2023 magazine.
Elevate your meal with this Fresh Green Bean Casserole, brimming with tender green beans and a delectable medley of sautéed cremini mushrooms, shallots, and garlic in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Found in the Gatherings Holiday 2023 magazine.
- Preheat oven to 350°; spray 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Heat large pot of water to a boil over high heat; add beans, return to a boil and cook 2 minutes or until bright green and tender-crisp. With slotted spoon, transfer beans to large bowl of ice water and let stand 5 minutes; drain and transfer to prepared dish.
- In large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium; add shallot and cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add flour, stirring to coat mushrooms; gradually add broth, half and half, 1 tablespoon cheese, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Pour mushroom mixture over beans in dish. In large skillet, cook panko breadcrumbs, almonds and remaining cheese over medium heat 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently, being careful not to burn.
- Sprinkle panko mixture over mushroom mixture; bake 30 minutes. Makes about 8 cups.