French Quarter Beans

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 8 servings

ingredients

3 (9 oz.) packages frozen French-style green beans
3 T butter or margarine
1 (10 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup onion finely diced
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1/4 t garlic salt
1/4 t pepper
1 1/2 cups. (6 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (2 1/2 oz.) package slivered almonds
Paprika

directions

Cook green beans according to package directions; drain. Melt margarine in a Dutch oven; add soup and cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in green beans, onion flakes, water chestnuts, garlic salt, pepper, and Cheddar cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2 quart casserole. Top with almonds; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375 deg. for 45 minutes.

Source: Lauren Scalf