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America's Test Kitchen Green Bean Casserole Recipe

America's Test Kitchen Green Bean Casserole Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 slices hearty white bread , torn into large pieces
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3 cups french-fried onions
2 tbsp salt
1 tsp salt
2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed , cut on the diagonal into 2 inch pieces
1/2 oz dried porcini mushrooms , rinsed well
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1 onion, minced
12 oz white button mushrooms , cut into 1/4 inch slices
12 oz cremini mushrooms , cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 tbsp fresh thyme, minced
1/4 tsp pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream

Directions:

For the topping: pulse the bread, softened butter, salt and pepper in a food processor until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about ten 1-second pulses. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the onions; set aside.
For the beans: Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 375 degrees. Bring 4 qt water to a boil in a large pot. Add 2 tbsp salt and the beans. Cook until bright green and slightly crunchy, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain the beans and plunge immediately into a large bowl filled with ice water to stop cooking. Spread the beans out on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
Meanwhile, cover the dried porcini mushrooms with 1/2 cup hot tap water in a small microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap, cut several steam vents with a paring knife, and microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Let stand until the mushrooms soften, about 5 minutes. Lift the mushrooms from the liquid with a fork and mince using a chef's knife (you should have about 2 tablespoons). Pour the liquid through a paper towel-lined sieve and reserve.
Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until the foaming subsides, about 1 minute. Add the onion, button and cremini mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms release their moisture, about 2 minutes. Add the porcini mushrooms along with their strained soaking liquid, thyme, 1 tsp salt and pepper; cook until all the mushrooms are tender and the liquid has reduced to 2 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add the flour and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the broth and reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the cream and simmer gently until the sauce has the consistency of a dense soup, about 15 minutes.
Arrange the beans in a 3-quart gratin dish. Pour the mushroom mixture over the beans and mix to coat the beans evenly. Sprinkle with the breadcrumb mixture and bake until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the edges, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	793.27 Kcal (3321 kJ)
Calories from fat	442.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	49.18g	76%
Cholesterol	95.51mg	32%
Sodium	3287.27mg	137%
Potassium	1088.83mg	23%
Total Carbs	75.64g	25%
Sugars	7.09g	28%
Dietary Fiber	8.77g	35%
Protein	17.29g	35%
Vitamin C	28.6mg	48%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	85.2mg	473%
Calcium	224.1mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.19 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.37g	76%
Cholesterol	18.2mg	32%
Sodium	626.55mg	137%
Potassium	207.53mg	23%
Total Carbs	14.42g	25%
Sugars	1.35g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.67g	35%
Protein	3.3g	35%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	48%
Iron	16.2mg	473%
Calcium	42.7mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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