Gourmet Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
20 ounces fresh green beans or 20 ounces frozen green beans
1 cup white wine
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook beans in boiling salted water only until about half-cooked; drain beans and set aside.
Cut the bacon in small pieces and brown in a large skillet over medium heat.
Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon and set aside.
Add onion, garlic and mushrooms to bacon fat and drippings in skillet; saute until tender-crisp.
In large mixing bowl, combine beans, bacon and sauteed vegetables with wine and cheese.
Place mixture in casserole dish and bake for 30 minutes.