Smoky Green Bean Casserole

By pdixon1

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
• 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
• 8 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 40mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from kraftrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 350°F.

ADD beans to large saucepan of boiling water; cook on medium heat 4 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain.

COOK bacon in same saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 4 min. or until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk until well blended; cook and stir 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir 3 min. or until melted.

STIR in beans and bacon; spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cracker crumbs.

BAKE 25 min. or until heated through.