Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked green beans, bacon, Parmesan, and crispy onions create irresistible comfort. #comfortfood #slowcooker #greenbeans #easycooking #holidaydishes
# Ingredients:
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24 oz frozen extra fine green beans
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2 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped finely
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1 medium shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)
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2 cloves minced garlic
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1/4 cup flour
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2 1/2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon herb and garlic seasoning
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1 cup Parmesan cheese
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6 oz French fried onions
# Steps:
01 -
Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
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Add frozen green beans to slow cooker.
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In skillet over medium-high heat, sauté bacon until lightly browned (around 3-5 minutes).
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Add shallots to skillet and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until they just start to brown.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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Add flour evenly to pan, and stir the sauce to coat bacon, shallots, and garlic.
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Slowly add chicken broth while stirring until smooth.
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Let mixture simmer for about 4-6 minutes until sauce thickens enough to stick to a spoon.
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Add cream and seasonings and let mixture continue to simmer for another 3-4 minutes until it is thick and heated through.
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Pour sauce over green beans in slow cooker and toss lightly to evenly coat them.
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Sprinkle green beans with cheese, cover, and cook on high for 2 ½ to 3 hours or low for 5 to 6 hours.
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About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle French-fried onions across top of casserole and let it heat on high until lightly crispy.