🌎 The World Cookbook

2 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp Ranch dressing mix
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1-1/2 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1 (12-oz) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and finely chopped
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
1 cup French fried onions, crushed
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray. Set aside. Cook green beans in boiling water for 6 to 8 minutes. Drain. While the green beans cook, prepare the Buttermilk Ranch Sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour until smooth. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups milk, cook for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup buttermilk, Ranch mix, salt and pepper. Combine buttermilk ranch sauce, roasted red peppers,1/2 cup cheese and green beans in a large bowl; toss gently to combine. Pour into prepared baking pan. Combine French fried onions, panic breadcrumbs, chopped pecans, and remaining 1/2 cup cheese, and sprinkle over green bean mixture. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.