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Green Bean Casserole a Mi Estilo!

Green Bean Casserole a Mi Estilo with Chipotle and Bacon!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz bacon chopped small
  • 12 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 c onion diced
  • 4 tbsps. unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsps. ap flour
  • 8 oz turkey or chicken broth
  • 8 oz half n half or heavy cream
  • 1 Chipotle in adobo minced
  • 1 tbsp adobo from Chipotle
  • Salt n pepper the taste
  • 12 oz blanched green beans
  • About 1 c fried crispy onions

Instructions

  • Wash and slice the green beans. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil at medium heat. When it comes to a boil add the green beans and blanche them for 5 minutes. Remove them from the hot water and rinse under cold water. Set them aside.
  • In a large oven proof skillet, fry the bacon until crispy then remove the bacon from the pan onto a paper towel lined plate.
  • In that same skillet add the mushrooms and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the butter. Once the butter melts add the garlic and onion. Sauté for 3 minutes. Mix in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the turkey(or chicken broth) and the half n half. Stir well to combine. Stirring continuously once the mix becomes smooth and thick, stir in the chipotle and the adobo. Taste for salt and pepper. Fold in the green beans and ½ c of the crispy fried onions. Top with reserved bacon and the remaining crispy fried onions. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving. It’s HOT!! ENJOY!