Italian Green Bean Casserole |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 pound(s) fresh green beans ends trimmed & cut in half |
8 tablespoon(s) butter divided |
2 tablespoon(s) minced onion |
5 clove(s) garlic, minced |
1/4 cup(s) flour |
2 cup(s) milk |
1 roasted red pepper diced |
salt & pepper |
1/2 pound(s) mozzarella cheese cut in small pieces |
3/4 sleeve of ritz crackers crushed |
1/4 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400. Butter a 2 qt casserole dish or 9x13 baking pan. Gently steam the green beans just until tender, but still firm. Arrange in bottom of pan.
2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat, add onions and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Whisk in flour and cook for 2-3 minutes, whisk in milk, bring to a simmer, stir in red peppers and cheese. Turn off heat and stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
3. Pour the sauce over top of green beans. Combine the crushed crackers, remaining 4 tablespoons melted butter and parmeasan cheese and spread over top of casserole. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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