Categories: Beans (Long), Casserole, Side Dish

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 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 almond
• 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 11×7 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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