Roasted Green Bean Casserole

1. Cut bread into cubes that are about ¾ - 1 inch in size
2. Toss bread cubes with olive oil and seasonings and distribute on a sheet pan in a single layer
3. Air fry at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, until desired crispness is achieved. If you prefer croutons hat are crisp throughout, reduce temperature to 300°F and increase cook time.
4. Use to top salads or soups, or just enjoy as a snack.

1. Combine Panko, salt and pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onions in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter for about 10 minutes.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the onions are golden, caramelized and soft.
4. Combine onions with panko mixture and set aside.

1. Toss green beans with olive oil and salt and arrange in a single a layer on a large sheet pan. For the beans to roast properly it is important to have some space between them; if necessary use two sheet pans for the beans to allow beans to be in a single layer and not crowded.
2. Cook green beans using “Roasted Vegetables Green beans” mode, following on-screen instructions for rack position placement and cook time.
3. When beans are done cooking, reserve beans to add to sauce. Set oven to Traditional Bake 425°F for baking the casserole.

1. Add butter to a saucepan or Dutch oven and melt over medium-high heat until foaming subsides.
2. Add mushrooms, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook until mushrooms release moisture and liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes.
3. Add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and bring to simmer, stirring constantly. Add cream, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce is thickened and reduced to 3 cups, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add green beans to sauce and stir until evenly coated.
5. Arrange in an even layer in 3-quart (or 9x13-inch) baking dish.
6. Spread onion mixture over the top.
7. Bake until top is golden brown and sauce is bubbling around edges, about 15 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.

• You can prep this ahead of time. Store the Panko topping in an airtight container and combine with the onions just before cooking. Combine the beans and cooled sauce in a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. To serve, remove the plastic wrap and heat the casserole in a 425-degree oven for 10 minutes, then add the topping and bake as directed.
• This recipe can be halved and baked in a 2-quart (or 8-inch square) baking dish. If making a half batch, reduce the cooking time of the sauce in Step 3 to about 6 minutes (1 ¾ cups) and the baking time in Step 4 to 10 minutes.

This recipe was created specifically for our GE Profile™ Ranges and Ovens with Holiday Precision Cooking Modes. Method and results may differ on other ovens.