Cracked Out Green Bean Casserole
This mouthwatering casserole is so much better than classic Green Bean Casserole. It's flavors are enhanced with the addition of Ranch Dressing Mix and toasted bread crumbs. Plus, it's a quick and easy "from scratch" recipe without canned soups. It's marvelous for company or holiday dinners like Christmas, Easter or Thanksgiving.
Equipment
- 1 sauce pan
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 whisk
- 1 skillet
- 1 7x12" glass baking dish
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- 1 sharp knife to cut vegetables
Ingredients
- 30 oz. can whole green beans drained (two 15-ounce cans)
- 1 1/2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 oz. pkg. Ranch dressing mix
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil as needed (I used about 1 tbsp. avocado oil)
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs toasted, if desired
- 3 oz. can French-fried onions or about half a can
Instructions
- To make the white sauce: Melt butter in saucepan.
- Stir in flour, stirring constantly.
- Using wire whisk, stir in milk.
- Bring to a boil and cook until it thickens.
- Stir in Ranch dressing mix.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a skillet, using small amount of oil, add onion and garlic, cooking until tender.
- Stir green beans, onion mixture and salt and pepper into white sauce.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 7x12” glass casserole dish.
- Top with bread crumbs.
- Cover with onion rings.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
Notes
NOTE: I did not toast the bread crumbs.
NOTE: If you prefer a homemade Ranch Dressing Mix, my recipe is here.
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[nutrition-label]Nutrition
Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 428mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 679IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
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