Green Bean Casserole with Bacon and Onion Straws

INGREDIENTS

onion (sliced thin)

2 cups

buttermilk

1 1/2 cups

flour

1 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

cayenne

1/2 tsp

paprika

1/8 tsp

pepper

oil (for frying)

1 lb

fresh green beans (rinsed and trimmed (you can halve them if you want))

slices of bacon

2 tbsp

flour

3/4 cup

chicken broth

1 cup

half-and-half

pepper (to taste)

1 cup

cheddar cheese (shredded (optional))