MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Elegant Green Beans Categories: Beans, Mushrooms, Dairy, Cheese Yield: 8 servings 8 oz Can sliced water chestnuts; - drained 1 sm Onion; chopped 4 1/2 oz Jar sliced mushrooms; - drained 6 tb Butter; divided 1/4 c A-P flour 1 c Milk 1/2 c Chicken broth 1 ts Soy sauce 1/8 ts Hot pepper sauce ds Salt 16 oz Bag French-style green - beans; thawed 1/2 c Cheddar cheese; shredded 1 c French-fried onions; crushed Set oven @ 350°F/175°C. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is crisp- tender, 4-5 minutes. Set aside. In a large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green beans and cheese. Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2 qt baking dish. Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with French-fried onions. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes longer. Recipe by Linda Poe, Sandstone, Minnesota Recipe From: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM