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Ham and Cheese Green Bean Casserole

Prep 40 min
Total 1 hr 15 min
Servings 12

This is no ordinary spin on the classic casserole. Studded with ham and bathed in an indulgent cheese sauce, it’s certain to be a show-stealer at every occasion. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

May 26, 2017

Ingredients

container (2.8 oz) French-fried onions

cups water

lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths

1/4

cup butter

1/4

cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

cup half-and-half

oz cream cheese

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

cup finely chopped cooked ham

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. Reserve 1/2 cup French-fried onions for topping.
2

In 4- to 5-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling over medium-high heat. Add green beans. Cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; drain, and place green beans back into pan; set aside.
3

Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and salt; stir with whisk or fork until blended. Gradually stir in broth and half-and-half; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until smooth, bubbly and sauce thickens. Remove from heat. Add cream cheese and Cheddar cheese; stir until cheeses are melted. Stir in remaining French-fried onions and the ham.
4

Pour cheese mixture over green beans; stir to coat. Spread mixture in baking dish. Top with reserved 1/2 cup French-fried onions.
5

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

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Expert Tips

For an even quicker prep, opt for already cleaned, bagged green beans. Or trim and cut the green beans the day before preparing this recipe, and store beans refrigerated in a resealable food-storage plastic bag.
When purchasing fresh green beans, look for beans that are firm, have a vibrant green color and are free from brown spots or bruises. Store beans unwashed in resealable food-storage plastic bag in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. Fresh green beans should be used within 7 days.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270
Calories from Fat: 180

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 20g; 31%
Saturated Fat 11g 53% Trans Fat 1 1/2g
Cholesterol: 55mg; 18%
Sodium: 600mg; 25%
Potassium: 270mg; 8%
Total Carbohydrate: 12g; 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 4g
Protein: 10g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%
Vitamin C: 8%; 8%
Calcium: 20%; 20%
Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;