Green Bean Casserole

Green Bean Casserole
By: Grandma’s Kitchen

1 ½ Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups milk
3-4 teaspoons dry ranch salad dressing mix
¼ to ½ teaspoon white pepper
1 cup chopped yellow sweet onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¼ lb fresh green beans, cooked until tender-crisp
1 cup fresh bread crumbs, toasted

To make white sauce, melt butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour; cook 1-2 minutes stirring constantly. Using whisk, stir in milk; bring to a boil. Cook, whisking constantly, 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in dressing mix and white pepper, set aside.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Remove half of onion mixture; set aside.

Combine onion mixture, green beans and white sauce in a 1 ½ quart casserole dish. Combine bread crumbs with reserved onion mixture; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, about 20-30 minutes.

Serves 6