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Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, ends cut off
• Salt
• 4 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 whole large onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk, plus extra for thinning if needed
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs