Creamy Butter Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound Fresh butter beans
• 1/2 cup Butter
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 2 cups Milk
• 1 Lemon's juice & zest
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1 cup Swiss cheese (grated)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
• Extra salt and pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   Soak the butter beans in cold water for 30 minutes and skim off any debris. Drain the beans and put them into a saucepan. Cover them with water (about ½ an inch), then bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes. Drain the beans.
2. 2
   Melt the butter in a skillet and whisk in the flour. Slowly pour in the milk and whisk until smooth. Whisk in the lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Cook, whisking, until the mixture is smooth and thick. Remove from heat and fold in the butter beans. Layer one half of the mixture in a greased 8 by 8 inch casserole pan. Add the cheese and add the remaining bean mixture.
4. 4
   Mix the bread crumbs, parsley a dash of salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until combined. Spread this breadcrumb mixture over the casserole.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 30 minutes and serve immediately.