Elegant Green Beans

By Tom421

Ingredients

• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 8oz sliced mushrooms, 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 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

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside.

In large skillet, melt remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. 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 5 minutes or until heated through.