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Truffled Green Bean & Corn Casserole with Fried Shallots

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This turns the typical green bean casserole on its head. No weird fallout-shelter canned fried onions. No gelatinous, suspicious looking canned soups; just real, good food. I chose to use Jarlsberg for this recipe because its subtle earthiness compliments the truffle so well. The shallots are lightly dusted and fried until golden brown. They’re crispy and delicious. You might want to make extra because I can guarantee you’ll be snacking on them while you’re waiting for the casserole to come out of the oven. If you don’t have this on your Thanksgiving table, you’re doing it wrong! It’s rich, creamy, and cozy. Homemade holiday perfection.

Ingredients:

 
Shallots:
4 shallots, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup gluten free flour
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
 
Casserole:
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves, chopped leaves
1 + 1/2 lb green beans, ends trimmed
1 + 3/4 cups frozen corn kernels
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup gluten free flour
1 + 1/2 quarts half and half
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 + 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 + 1/2 tablespoons white truffle oil
1 + 2/3 cup Jarlsberg cheese, shredded

Instructions:

 

1. Prepare and ice bath. Bring a large pot of boiling salted water to a boil and blanch the green beans for 1 minute. Strain the green beans out and immediately place them into the ice bath to stop the cooking process and set the color. Drain and set aside.

 
2. In a medium pot melt the butter and add the garlic and thyme. Sauté over medium heat for 1 minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the half and half, salt, and pepper. Add the corn and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the truffle oil.
 
3.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lay the green beans in a 9×15 inch pan. Pour the truffle cream and corn sauce over the green beans. You may have about a cup of the sauce leftover. Give the beans a tiny stir to make sure that the sauce gets into all the nooks and crannies and every green bean is well coated.
 
4. Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the jarlsberg cheese and bake for 30 minutes until top begins to brown. Rotate halfway through.
 
5. Heat two inches of vegetable oil in a large pot or non stick skillet with high side. Toss the shallots in the flour, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Fry in batches until golden brown. Place onto a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with sea salt. Top the casserole with the fried shallots when it comes out of the oven. Serve immediately.
 
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