(Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh green beans, cut French-style or 1 pound French-style frozen green beans
- 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or use 1 teaspoon dried)
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash of pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup reduced fat sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar or American cheese
- 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
Preparation:
Cook fresh cut beans until just crisp-tender, or cook frozen beans according to package directions; drain. Cook onion and parsley in 2 tablespoons of butter until onion is tender. Blend in flour, lemon peel, salt, and pepper. Add milk; cook until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Stir hot mixture into sour cream and cooked beans; heat until sauce begins to bubble. Spoon into a 1- to 1 1/2-quart casserole; sprinkle cheese over the top. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; toss with bread crumbs and sprinkle over cheese. Broil about five inches from broiler until cheese melts and crumbs brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.Serves 8 as a side dish.
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