Yield: 8 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 pack | Green beans,French cut(10oz) |
| 4 tablespoons | Butter |
| ¼ cup | Onion,minced |
| 4 tablespoons | Flour,all-purpose |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| 1½ cup | Milk |
| 2 cups | Ham,cooked,chopped |
| 2 \N | Eggs,hard-cooked,chopped |
| 1 cup | Cheddar cheese,shredded(4oz) |
| 2 tablespoons | Pimiento,chopped |
| 1 tablespoon | Parsley,chopped |
| ½ cup | Croutons,herb-flavored,crush |
1. Cook beans according to package directions; drain and reserve ½ cup liquid.
2. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan; saute onion.
3. Stir in flour and salt until well blended.
4. Remove from heat; stir in milk and reserved ½ cup liquid.
5. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.
6. Remove from heat; stir in ham, eggs, cheese, pimiento andparsley.
7. Place beans in baking dish; cover with ham sauce and sprinkle croutons over top.
8. Bake in preheated 350'F. oven 20 to 25 minutes.