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                                            Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 10  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This casserole is for those of us who don't care for the canned dried onions! Also, you can use fresh or frozen green beans (not the canned), for a much fresher taste! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                10 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup, light version  |  
                                                3 ounces cream cheese  |  
                                                2 (16 ounce) bags green beans  |  
                                                1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped  |  
                                                1 garlic clove, minced  |  
                                                3 tablespoons onions, minced  |  
                                                salt and pepper  |  
                                                1/2-1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded  |  
                                                2 ounces slivered almonds, lightly toasted  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Partially cooked the frozen (or fresh) green beans in a pan for 5 minutes. 2. Combine soup and cream cheese in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until melted. 3. Stir together the green beans, water chestnuts, garlic, onion, salt and pepper and cheese (our family prefers only 1/2 cup - not too rich). 4. Spoon into a lightly greased 2 quart casserole and top with almonds. 5. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.                              | 
                         
                         
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