Tangy Greenbean Casserole

Tangy Greenbean Casserole

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 30 min Total Time: 40 mins Level; Beginners

Ingrediencies

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

½ grated sweet onion

2 cloves minced garlic

1 cup sour cream

2 cups of fresh green beans

4 cups chicken stock

¼ cup grated Swiss cheese

6 ounces French Fried Onions

Instructions

In a large kettle bring the 4 cups of chicken stock to a boil. Add fresh green beans and blanch for 5 minutes. Drain immediately and place in a large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.

In a heavy skillet melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute. In a bowl blend together flour, salt, pepper, sugar, and onion, add to butter and garlic mixture. Sauté for 1-3 minutes until onion is clear. Whisk in sour cream gradually, whisking constantly over medium heat until thickened.

Add blanched green beans to mixture. Place the green bean mixture in a greased baking dish and sprinkle with Swiss cheese and French-fried onions.

Bake until hot through about 10-20 minutes and the broil to crisp up onions and brown cheese for 1-5 minutes.

Serve hot.