Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Grease casserole dish with butter

Trim and wash fresh green beans

Boil water and blanch green beans just until tender. Set aside

Heat skillet and cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and discard fat

Add butter to skillet and add shallots and garlic. Cook until fragrant

Add green beans and sauté with shallots, garlic, and butter

Add in mushroom soup and stir to combine

Remove pan from heat and add 3/4 of your parmesan cheese (reserve rest for top)

Pour the mix into the casserole dish and top with fried onions, the rest of the parmesan cheese, and slivered almonds (optional)

Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is crisp and the inside is bubbling