Makeover Fancy Bean Casserole
“My daughter gave me this wonderful recipe, and I’ve since shared it with many of my friends.” This lightened-up version retains all its crunchy, creamy goodness.
Venola Sharpe, Campbellsville, KY6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen French-style green beans, thawed
- 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup cubed reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta)
- 5 teaspoons reduced-fat butter
- 1/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to an
- 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- In a small skillet, melt butter. Add cracker crumbs and almonds; cook
- and stir until lightly browned. Sprinkle over the top.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated
- through and topping is golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup equals 213 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 355 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable,