Ingredients for - Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole
How to cook deliciously - Make-Ahead Green Bean Casserole
1. Stage
Spray a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Mince shallots until you have 3 tablespoons; slice remaining shallots into 1/8-inch rounds. Set both aside.
2. Stage
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and cook until tender but still crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse, and pat dry; set aside.
3. Stage
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add minced shallots and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour, then slowly add half-and-half, broth, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil while stirring.
4. Stage
Reduce heat to a simmer and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in green beans and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, cover, and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight, or until ready to bake.
5. Stage
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6. Stage
Remove casserole from the refrigerator and bake in the preheated oven until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
7. Stage
While the casserole is baking, dredge shallot rings in remaining flour until evenly coated.
8. Stage
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Lower shallots carefully into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
9. Stage
Remove casserole from the oven and top with fried shallots.
