Fresh Green Bean Casserole


1 lb fresh blanched green beans
4 slices bacon, diced
1/2 sweet onion
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 cup fresh turkey or chicken stock
1 cup milk or heavy cream
1 pint baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated
1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
2 teaspoons Mrs Dash Original Blend
pinch of salt

TOPPING:
1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
almonds, slivered for garnish
spray oil

Cut beans into thirds. Rough chip 1/2 onion and 4 slices of thick bacon and brown in a large skillet. While that is browning, slice mushrooms, grate parmesan. For topping partially freeze 3 strips of bacon cut into pieces. Chip in food processor or by hand. Add in Panko and 1/2 cup parmesan, set aside. When bacon and onions are browned, add 1/2 cup of flour to make a paste. Add more bacon fat, olive oil, or butter if needed. Add Mrs. Dash and granulated garlic. Slowly pour in turkey/chicken stock and milk and stir to remove all lumps. Now add beans, mushrooms, and 1 cup parmesan to sauce. Stir really well. To coat, spry a 9×11 backing dish with non-stick spray and pour bean mixture into it. Pat down mixture as well as possible. Now top with raw bacon, Panko, parmesan toppings. Spray with spray oil. Bake 375 degrees uncovered for 35 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for few minutes before serving. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with slivered almonds. You could also put the slivered almonds in the dish. Just add to the pan with the green beans and sauce.