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Elegant Green Beans

Elegant Green Beans
Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends, I'm asked to share the recipe. —Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota
8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 6 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • Dash salt
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen French-style green beans, thawed
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crushed french-fried onions

Directions

  • In a small skillet, saute the water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in
  • 2 tablespoons butter for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set
  • aside.
  • In large skillet, melt remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth.
  • Stir in the milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to
  • a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from
  • the heat; stir in green beans and cheese.
  • Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish.
  • Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Top with french-fried
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Elegant Green Beans (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through. Yield: 8
  • servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 218 calories, 15 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 392 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013