Classic Green Bean Casserole

• Topping
• 4 slices white sandwich bread, each slice torn into quarters
• 2 Tbs unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 tsp table salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 cups canned fried onions (about 6 oz)
• Beans and Sauce
• Table salt
• 2 lbs green beans, ends trimmed and halved
• 3 Tbs unsalted butter
• 1 lb white button mushrooms, stems trimmed, wiped clean and broken into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced or pressed through garlic press
• Ground black pepper
• 3 Tbs unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1. 1. For the Topping: Pulse bread, butter, salt and pepper in a food processor until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about ten 1-second pulses. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with onions; set aside.
2. 2. For the Beans and Sauce: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425u0b0. Fill large bowl with ice water. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in a large Dutch oven. Add 2 Tbs salt and beans. Cook beans until bright green and crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain beans into colander and plunge immediately into ice water to stop cooking. Spread beans on paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
3. 3. Add butter to now-empty Dutch oven and melt over medium-high heat until foaming subsides. Add mushrooms, garlic, 3/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper; cook until mushrooms release moisture and liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Add cream, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. 4. Add green beans to sauce and stir until evenly coated. Arrange in even layer in 3-quart (or 13 by 9-inch) baking dish. Sprinkle with topping and bake until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling around edge, about 15 minutes.
5. Serve immediately.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/classic-green-bean-casserole-1272478 (may not work)