Fabulous Ranch Green Bean Casserole
A green beans recipe like you've never tasted before! The green beans are creamy & full of ranch flavor all topped w/ crunchy Panko topping.
Servings: 8
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
For the Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons Flour
- 3/4 Cups Ranch Salad Dressing (trust me on this, make it from the packet, following the directions or buy your favorite ranch then use that. It will taste way better)
- 1/4 Cup Milk
For the Topping
- 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons Butter Note: you can use olive oil or I prefer to just hit it with nonstick olive oil spray. It won’t brown as much but it’s healthier.
Instructions
- Blanch the green beans then move them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.2 Pounds Green Beans
- In a skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering.1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Add the green beans and the shallots to the skillet and saute.2 Tablespoons Shallot
- Once the green beans and shallots are starting to get golden, remove to a sprayed 9x13” pan. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
For the Sauce
- 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.2 Tablespoons Butter, 2 Tablespoons Flour, 3/4 Cups Ranch Salad Dressing, 1/4 Cup Milk
For the Topping
- Mix the panko and butter (or olive oil) and sprinkle over the green beans and sauce. Bake at 350 for 20-25*** minutes.1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs, 2 Tablespoons Butter
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Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg