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.

Bani Jojo
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These green beans are a great way to add some color to your plate. They're also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Angelique Du Toit
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have a delicious side dish on the table in no time.


Nooble
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. They're elegant and delicious.


Tracy ufomba
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a hit. Everyone loved the green beans.


Simangele Nonhlanhla
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The green beans are so delicious and flavorful.


Paige Jennings
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I love the crispy shallots in this recipe. They add a nice crunch and flavor to the green beans.


Joselyn Guerrero
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans. I always have a few extra green beans in my fridge and this recipe is a great way to use them up.


Juel Rana
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I've never been a big fan of green beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The green beans were so flavorful and tender.


Sayed Ali
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These green beans are the perfect side dish for any meal. They're healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


ebrahim said
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or proteins to it depending on what I have on hand.


Saifull Noha
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These green beans are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Cristina Bermudez
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the green beans and asked for the recipe.


Patricia Lopez
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the green beans and they didn't even notice the healthy ingredients.


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


Golam Sarwar Shakil
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These green beans were a hit at my dinner party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.