Green Bean Casserole

I've been an avid watcher of HGTV's Fixer Upper for some time now.  So logically, when the stars of the show put out their own magazine, I have to have it.  In addition to decorating tips, the premier issue of Magnolia Journal also includes several recipes.   Friday night, I tried my hand at Joanna Gaines' green bean casserole.  A definite meal improvement!  Here is my take on her recipe:

Green Bean Casserole

(serves 14)

2 lbs green beans, rinsed and trimmed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided

8 oz. mushrooms, sliced

1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 Tablespoons minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried onion

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup flour, divided

2 cups heavy cream

1 small onion, cut into rings

1.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
2. Boil green beans in salty water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.  Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat.  Add mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, dried onion, and pepper.  Cook until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in 1/4 cup flour until combined. 
5. Reduce heat and and add cream. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, about 2 minutes.
6. Add green beans and stir to coat.  Transfer into a baking dish.
7. In a small bowl, combine onion rings and remaining 1/4 cup flour.
8. In large skillet, melt remaining 1/4 cup butter. Add onion mixture and cook until onions are browned, about 5 minutes.
9. Top green beans with onions and bake uncovered for 35 minutes.

Enjoy!