French quarter green beans

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3packs(9-oz) frozen French style green beans
3tablespoonsButter or margarine
1can(10.75-oz) cream of mushroom soup
1pack(3-oz) cream cheese; softened
1teaspoonDried onion flakes
1can(11-oz) sliced water chestnuts; drained
¼teaspoonGarlic salt
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
cupGrated Cheddar cheese
1pack(2.5-oz) slivered almonds
Paprika

Directions

Cook beans according to package directions. Drain. Melt butter in a saucepan and add soup and cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and stir in green beans, onion flakes, water chestnuts, garlic salt, salt, pepper and Cheddar cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2 quart casserole dish. Top with almonds and sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375ø for 45 minutes or until bubbling around edges. Yield: 8 servings.

MARTHA LAURENS TAYLOR

From <Traditions:ATasteoftheGoodLife>, by the Little Rock (AR) Junior League. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .