Green Bean And Caramelized Onion Casserole - How To Make A Green Bean Casserole - Holiday Side Dishes

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I love green bean casserole during the holidays, but it tastes good all year round as well. I always thought I had my green bean casserole recipe down pat, but when I found this awesome green bean and caramelized onion casserole by Food Wishes, on YouTube, I fell in love with this twist on my old favorite. In this recipe, you use real onions that you will caramelize to a lovely golden brown, and layer the caramelized onions throughout the casserole. You will also use fresh green beans and will make your own bechamel white sauce. From top to bottom this green bean casserole makes a perfect stand-alone meal idea or an excellent side dish.

Ingredients For The Green Bean Casserole:

For The Caramelized Onions:

2 to 3 yellow onions
2 tablespoons of butter
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 tablespoon of sherry vinegar (stirred into the onions after they are caramelized)

For The White Sauce:

2 tablespoons of butter
2 1/2 tablespoons of flour
2 1/2 cups of milk
pinch of nutmeg
cayenne (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon of dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

For The Topping:

2/3 cup panko or other breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons of melted butter

For The Rest:

2 pounds of blanched green beans
Salt and pepper (to taste)
4 ounces of Gruyere cheese (graded and divided)
1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

In this awesome green bean and caramelized onion casserole by Food Wishes, on YouTube, you will learn how to make this casserole in a few easy steps. You begin by caramelizing your onions.