Grand Green Bean Casserole

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An updated and upscaled version of an old favorite! The mushroom soup is replaced by a combination a of ranch dressing flavored white sauce with fresh mushrooms, onion and garlic. The topping is a simple mixture of cracker crumbs and fresh parsley.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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In a small heavy saucepan , melt butter over low heat.

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Add flour , stirring constantly , until the flour-butter mixture bubbles lightly for 2 minutes.

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Remove pan from heat , stir in the milk , return pan to the stove and bring to a boil , over medium high heat stirring constantly.

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Cook 2 minutes or until thickened , stir in ranch dressing mix and remove from heat.

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Melt butter in a skillet over low heat , increase heat to high , add onions and mushrooms and stir fry until they begin to brown.

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Stir in the garlic , green beans and sauce , then pour the mixture into a 1 1 / 2 quart casserole.

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Combine the cracker crumbs and parsley and sprinkle over the bean mixture.

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Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbling hot.

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Ingredients

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butter, all-purpose flour, milk, ranch dressing mix, onion, fresh mushrooms, garlic, french style green beans, ritz cracker crumbs, fresh parsley