Cheddar Green Bean Casserole – Cabot Creamery

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 6 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1½ pounds)
• 4½ teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon Cabot Unsalted Butter
• 3 shallots, minced
• 8 ounces Cremini or white mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup dry sherry
• ⅓ cup King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup lowfat (1%) milk
• 8 ounces Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar , grated (about 2 cups), divided
• 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder