Creamed Green Beans Recipe

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"A FAMILY FAVORITE for years, this recipe is one I make often because it can easily be doubled and prepared ahead. It's a must on the menu when my nephews come for dinner!"

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Creamed Green Beans Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup cornflakes, crumbled
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
4 to 6 cups French-style green beans, cooked and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese

Directions

In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in cornflakes and set aside. Melt remaining butter in a large saucepan. Stir in flour, salt, pepper, onion and sugar; heat and stir until bubbly. Reduce heat; add the sour cream and stir until smooth. Cook and stir over low heat for 2 minutes (do not boil). Fold in the beans.
Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and cornflake mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 191 calories, 13 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 646 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.

Originally published as Creamed Green Beans in Reminisce Extra February 1994, p47