This recipe will be a permanent fixture on your Thanksgiving menu.
Jake Sternquist
There’s green bean casserole, and then there’s million dollargreen bean casserole.
There are so many things that make this our best version of the classic dish.
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First, we’re cooking the vegetables in flavorful bacon grease.
Next, we’re adding a creamy sauce made with garlic and herb cheese.
Finally, we’re not skimping on the French fried onion topper.
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Make thismillion dollar recipefor Thanksgiving, and be prepared to share the recipe.
Transfer beans to a large bowl of ice water to stop cooking; drain.
Return beans to bowl.
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Cook Bacon
In the same skillet cook bacon 8 minutes over medium or until crisp.
Using tongs, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings.
Finely crumble or chop bacon.
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Mix Ingredients
Stir in bacon, the 1/2 tsp.
salt, and the 1/2 tsp.
Add mushroom mixture to beans, tossing gently to combine.
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Make Roux
For sauce, in the skillet melt butter over medium.
Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 minute.
Make Sauce
Add half-and-half all at once.
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Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
Whisk in cheese, the 1/8 tsp.
salt, and the 1/8 tsp.
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Remove from heat; stir in wine.
Assemble
Pour sauce over green bean mixture, stirring gently just until combined.
Transfer green bean mixture to the prepared baking dish.
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Bake and Serve
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and beans are tender.
Top with the French-fried onions (if using).
Bake 5 minutes more to heat through.
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Let stand 10 minutes.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
