5 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup lager beer or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
6 cups frozen cut green beans (about 24 ounces), thawed
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne and paprika until blended. Add green beans and onion; stir to combine.
2Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter; stir into bread crumbs. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, until casserole is bubbly and top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes.
Total Time
Prep: 25 Min. Bake: 30 Min.
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Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 235 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 410mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.