Fabulous Ranch Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Green Beans (fresh, washed and trimmed)
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Shallot (minced)
• 1 Clove Garlic (minced)
• Salt and Pepper (to taste)
• 2 Tablespoons Butter
• 2 Tablespoons Flour
• 3/4 Cups Ranch Salad Dressing
• 1/4 Cup Milk
• 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
• 2 Tablespoons Butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Blanch the green beans then move them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

2. 2

   In a skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.

3. 3

   Add the green beans and the shallots to the skillet and saute.

4. 4

   Once the green beans and shallots are starting to get golden, remove to a sprayed 9x13” pan. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.

5. 5

   --- For the Sauce ---

6. 6

   Melt butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Whisk in the ranch and milk until slightly thickened, and pour over the green beans.

7. 7

   --- For the Topping ---

8. 8

   Mix the panko and butter (or olive oil) and sprinkle over the green beans and sauce. Bake at 350 for 20-25*** minutes.