Ingredients: |
Ingredients: * 2 lbs Fresh Green Beans, ends cut off
* 4 slices Bacon, Cut into 1/4 inch pieces
* 3 cloves of garlic, Minced
* 1/2 whole large onion, chopped
* 4 tbsp Butter
* 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
* 2-1/2 cups whole milk
* 1/2 cup Half-and-Half
* 1 1/2 tsp salt
* Freshly ground pepper to taste
* 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
* 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
* 1 jar ( 4oz) Sliced Pimentos. Drained
* 1 C french fried onions
* Chicken Broth if needed for thinning
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Directions: |
Directions:Cut green beans in half if you like pieces to be a little smaller.
Blanch the green beans: drop them into lightly salted boiling water and allow green beans to cook for about 3 to 4 min. Remove them from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice cold water to stop the cooking process, Drain beans once they're cool and set aside.
Add bacon pieces to a skillet over medium heat. Cook bacon for two min., then add diced onion and garlic and continue to cooking for 3 to 5 min. or until bacon is done (but not crisp) and onions are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside
In a separate skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour into the pay and whisk immediately to evenly mix it into the butter. Cook for a min. or two, then pour milk and half and half. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, while sauce thickens, about 2 min. Add salt, pepper, and cayenne then add the grated cheddar, Stir while cheese melts. If sauce is too thick, splash in some chicken broth as needed. Turn off heat.
Add pimentos to pan, then add bacon/onion mixture. Stir to combine. Pour over green beans and stir to combine. Pour into a baking dish and top with french fried onions.
Bake a 350º for 30 min. or until sauce is bubbly and french fried onions are golden. |
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