Fresh Green Bean Casserole

Fresh Green Bean Casserole

2 lb. Fresh green beans, trimmed & halved
10 oz. Savory garlic cooking crème
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350. Cook beans in boiling water 3 minutes; drain. Place beans in a sprayed 2 qt. Casserole. Add cooking crème and pepper and mix well. Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle over bean mixture. Bake 30 minutes.