Cheesy Green Bean Casserole with Water Chestnuts and Mushrooms

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Ingredients 11
  • Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-lb.) pkg. frozen cut green beans
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose or unbleached flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (8-oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
  • 1 (6-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. In 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine green beans and 2 tablespoons water; cover. Microwave on HIGH for 9 minutes. Drain.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, melt butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour; cook until mixture is bubbly. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly until mixture boils and thickens. Add cheese; stir until melted. Remove from heat.
  • 3
    Add cheese sauce, water chestnuts, mushrooms, soy sauce and hot pepper sauce to beans in casserole; mix gently. Sprinkle with almonds.
  • 4
    Bake at 350°F. For 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

  • Native to Southeast Asia, water chestnuts are the tubers of a water plant. They resemble chestnuts in shape and color, but their white flesh is crunchy and juicy.
  • To store jarred or canned water chestnuts, rinse and transfer them to a nonmetal container. Cover water chestnuts with water and refrigerate them for up to one week; change the water every few days.
  • Serve this creamy casserole with grilled ham. Complete the meal with pumpkin pie.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 Cup
Calories
210
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
8g
40%
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Sugars
4g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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