French Beans

French Quarter Green Beans

French Quarter Green Beans

Ingredients

• 3 (9 ounce) package frozen French-style green beans
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
• 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (2 1/2 ounce) package slivered almonds Paprika

Method

1. Cook green beans according to package directions; drain.
2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven; add soup and cream cheese.
3. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
4. Remove from heat; stir in green beans, onion flakes, water chestnuts, garlic salt, pepper, and shredded Cheddar cheese.
5. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1 3/4-quart casserole.
6. Top with almonds; sprinkle with paprika.
7. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.

Makes 8 servings