Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lb baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed condensed cream of mushroom & garlic soup
  • 1/3 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/3 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and fry until crisp.
  • Remove from the skillet to drain on paper towels.
  • Pour olive oil into the skillet, and reduce heat to medium.
  • When oil is hot, add mushrooms and onion; cook, stirring frequently until the onions start to become translucent.
  • Add garlic, and fry for a couple of minutes, just until fragrant.
  • Stir in the mushroom soup and almonds, and bring to a boil.
  • Season with white pepper and paprika, and crumble in the bacon.
  • Gently stir in the green beans, then transfer the mixture to a casserole dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Remove from the oven, and sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.