Elegant Green Beans
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
Mushrooms and water chestnuts give new life to the ordinary green bean casserole. Every time I make it for friends, I'm asked to share the recipe. —Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota
Ingredients
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1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
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6 tablespoons butter, divided
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup 2% milk
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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Dash salt
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1 package (16 ounces) frozen french-style green beans, thawed
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1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 cup crushed french-fried onions
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
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2.
In a large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green beans and cheese.
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3.
Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture.
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4.
Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 218 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.
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