2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 T butter
3 shallots, peeled and sliced thin
1 ½ C heavy cream
1 t Dijon Mustard
Salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste
Bring a large pot of water to boil, once boiling add a about 1 T of salt to the water and add the green beans and cook 3-5 minutes or until they have turned a brilliant green. Strain the green beans and set aside.
Melt the butter in a medium skillet and sauté the shallots until they are a deep golden brown. Remove the shallots from the pan and discard extra butter in the pan. Place the cream in the pan and bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and simmer several minutes until the cream has thickened. Whisk in the mustard and season to taste with salt, pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg.
Combine the beans with the cream sauce and spoon into a lightly oiled baking dish, top with the fried shallots and place in a 350 oven about 10-15 minutes, just to heat through.
Serves 6
