Green Bean 'un' Casserole

Recipe by Woman's Day's Test Kitchens.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3  lbs fresh green beans, stem ends trimmed
• 3  tablespoons  stick unsalted butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  hot pepper sauce (to taste)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  French's cheddar french fried onions (from a 6 ounce can)

Directions

1. Cook green beans in lightly salted water to cover 7-9 minutes until crisp tender. Drain well; transfer to a large bowl.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook about 6 minutes, swirling pan gently until butter browns. Don't let butter burn or it will taste bitter. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper sauce. Immediately pour over beans. Toss gently to mix and coat. Just before serving: Re-crisp onions as can directs. Gently stir half into beans. Sprinkle rest on top.