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Holiday Green Bean Bake Recipe

Ham and a blend of seasonings make a plain green been bake spectacular! The recipe has been in my family for more than 30 years. — Frances Whitson, Tiptonville, Tennessee

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Holiday Green Bean Bake Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.

Yield: 8-10 Servings

15 50 65

Ingredients

6 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 jar (4 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans and ham; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Reduce heat; add the soup, cheese, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 40 minutes, stirring twice. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yield: 8-10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 172 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 826 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 8 g protein.

Originally published as Holiday Green Bean Bake in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p130