Green Beans Supreme

Name: Green Beans Supreme
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 4 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut green beans; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 2 cups evaporated milk; 8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), shredded; TOPPING:; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 teaspoons butter, melted

Here’s a nice substitute to plain green bean casserole. The well-seasoned cheese sauce adds extra zip to this familiar dish. —Heather Campbell, Lawrence, Kansas

Ingredients

4 packages (16 ounces each) frozen cut green beans
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 cups evaporated milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), shredded
TOPPING:
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Directions

Cook green beans according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; whisk in the flour, salt, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and mustard until blended.
Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese.
Drain beans; gently fold into cheese sauce. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Toss bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over beans.

Originally published as Green Bean Supreme in Taste of Home October/November 2007