Thanksgiving Green Bean Bake, Revisited! - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

In a large skillet cook onions, covered in hot oil over medium-low heat for 13-15 minutes until onions are tender.
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.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large saucepan cook green beans, covered in a small amount of boiling water for 3 minutes and drain.
In a 3 quart au gratin or baking dish combine the green beans and mushrooms.
Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the vegetables, tossing to coat.
Roast for 15-20 minutes, stirring once until crisp tender.
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.
Top with caramelized onions.
Return to oven; heat 5-8 minutes or until cheese and onions are heated through.