ELEGANT GREEN BEANS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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. , In 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. , 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, 45 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 392mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Gaming SHakil
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe this weekend.


Gloria Somto
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but this recipe might just change my mind.


kerry kaelin
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Thanks for sharing this recipe! I'm always on the lookout for new ways to cook green beans.


Bella Cullpepper
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


Samba Derick
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


SK Kamal Hossin
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I'm always looking for new and easy side dishes, and this one fits the bill perfectly.


Arianna McDonald
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These green beans were a great way to use up some fresh herbs from my garden.


Carolyne Carroll
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my green beans turned out mushy.


Madiha meymon
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Rana Fizan
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I found this recipe to be too time-consuming.


Davi Ushene
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These green beans were a little bland for my taste.


Ammar Ch
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I loved the simplicity of this recipe. The green beans were delicious and the sauce was the perfect complement.


Miguel Ramirez
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These green beans were a great side dish for our grilled chicken. They were flavorful and healthy.


Benjamin Okechukwu
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The green beans are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious.


Marc Antoine Altine
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These green beans were a hit at our dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the flavor.