Green Bean Casserole

By luvmybuttonsnbows

Prep time: 15 to 20 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 1 1/2 c. milk
• 3 to 4 tsp. dry ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 1 c. chopped onion
• 2 cloves, garlic minced
• 1 1/4 lbs. fresh green beans, cooked until crisp-tender
• 1 c. fresh bread crumbs, toasted

Preparation

Step 1

To make white sauce, melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, cook 1 to 2 min., stirring constantly. Using wire whisk, stir in milk; bring to a boil. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 min. or until thickened. Stir in dressing mix and white pepper; set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray, heat over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until tender. Remove half of onion mixture, set aside. Combine onion mixture, green beans and white sauce in 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Combine bread crumbs with reserved onion mixture, sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 20 to 30 min.