Thanksgiving Green Bean Bake, Revisited!

Ingredients

• 1 large sweet onion, cut in 1-inch wedges
• 1/4 cup cooking oil, you can use less
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 2 lbs fresh green beans, whole, trimmed
• 6 ounces mushrooms, halved if small, sliced if large
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 6 ounces goat cheese, softened (or cream cheese)
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. 1

   In a large skillet cook onions, covered in hot oil over medium-low heat for 13-15 minutes until onions are tender.

2. 2

   Uncover and add brown sugar. Cook and stir over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes or until onions are golden and caramelized; set aside.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

4. 4

   In a large saucepan cook green beans, covered in a small amount of boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.

5. 5

   In a 3 quart au gratin or baking dish combine the green beans and mushrooms.

6. 6

   Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the vegetables, tossing to coat.

7. 7

   Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring once until crisp tender.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl beat together cheese and milk with an electric mixer on a medium speed. Spoon cheese in lengthwise mounds along center of baking dish.

9. 9

   Top with caramelized onions.

10. 10

    Return to oven; heat 5-8 minutes or until cheese and onions are heated through.