Green Bean Casserole From Scratch

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Set 4 cups of water to boil on the stove, and trim beans into bite-sized pieces.
3. Place them in boiling water for 4 minutes to blanch them.
4. Drain beans and then place in ice water to stop cooking. Drain the beans again and set aside.
5. Melt butter in a large skillet. add mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Saute until the mushrooms start releasing liquid. Add minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
6. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and gently stir until they are coated.
7. Add the broth, stirring constantly, and allow to simmer for 2 minutes.
8. Add cream and nutmeg and bring back to a simmer.
9. Cook gently for another 5-6 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.
10. Mix the beans and sauce and place mixture in a 9x13 casserole dish. Top with french fried onions.
11. Bake at 400 for about 15 minutes, until sauce is bubbling and onions are just darkened.