Green Bean Gratin

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"I love fresh green beans."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 12mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
• 2 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 almonds
• 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 11x7 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.

Reviews

[4tner]

We had our neighbors over for dinner and wanted a way to dress up green beans. It was a hit and they wanted the recipe. I used cheddar because I did not have swiss on hand. I'll have to compare the two. I've made it with cheddar both times so far.