Step 1

Prehate oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the cream of chicken soup. Melt butter in a medium sauce pan. Stir in flour.

Step 2

Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk til thickened. Stir in salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

Cook bacon til just crisp (reserve the drippings!). Allow to cool slightly, then roughly chop.

Step 4

Combine green beans, mushrooms, garlic, and bacon drippings in a large skillet. Saute over medium heat for 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in bacon, cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper.

Step 6

Transfer to a casserole dish. Top with french fried onions.

Step 7

Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover, bake another 20-25 minutes til green beans are fork-tender and onions are golden brown.