1 1/2large packages [not boxes] frozen french string beans
8ozsliced mushrooms
1/2can Cream of Mushroom soup
1/4cupcream
1/2cupbuttery almonds*
Buttery Almonds
2cupsalmond slices
1Tbspbutter
1 Tbspolive oil
brown sugar
kosher salt
Instructions
Microwave beans 2-3 minutes until barely done.
Drain and place in greased 9 x 13 casserole.
Saute mushrooms over medium high until browned and liquid has been released. Combine with green beans.
Stir in soup, cream, and half of almonds. Bake at 350 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly, adding remaining almonds during the last 5 min. Serves 8
Buttery Almonds
Saute almond slices in a large skillet in 1-2 T BUTTER and a dash of Olive oil to keep butter from burning. Sprinkle the nuts liberally with brown sugar and Kosher salt. The butter will melt and caramelize on the nuts. Stir often and watch carefully so the nuts don’t burn. When they have begun to brown turn out onto wax paper or foil to cool. Store in a jar in your pantry or freezer. Makes 2 cups.
Notes
a little lighter than traditional green bean casserole