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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love fresh green beans. Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 cup milk |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground pepper, to taste |
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onions |
1 cup light sour cream |
2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed |
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds |
2 cups grated swiss cheese |
2 cups dry breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in flour and stir until bubbly.
4. Add in milk and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened.
5. Add in sugar, salt, pepper, and onion; fold in sour cream and set aside.
6. In a medium-size pan over medium heat, add beans and 1/2 cup water.
7. Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain well.
8. Place beans in an 11x7 inch baking dish or gratin dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
9. Add sauce and almonds; mix well.
10. Sprinkle cheese on top; do not stir.
11. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter and stir in crumbs.
12. Sprinkle on top of gratin; bake, uncovered, for about 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.
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