Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 lb fresh green beans
  
• 4 Tablespoons butter
  
• 8 oz. Mushrooms, sliced
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 2 Tablespoons flour
  
  

• 2 cups half-and-half
  
• 1 Tablespoon mustard
  
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  
• 1 cup crispy onion strips
  
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375 deg. F.  Cover 1 1/2 quart baking dish with non-stick spray.
• Put green beans in a gallon zip lock bag.  Poke holes in the top to allow steam to escape.  Heat in microwave for 3-5 min.  Then pour into the pan.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a frying fan. Add mushrooms and garlic, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid from the mushrooms is gone.  Then, pour over beans, and mix.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Mix in flour, stirring 1-2 min.  Slowly add half-and-half, stirring continuously until it begins to thicken. Then, add mustard and cheese.  Pour over beans.
• Bake 15-20 min. until bubbly.  Sprinkle onions on top. Bake beans another 5 min.