1 1/2 c. sliced onions
3 c. carrots, sliced
1 pkg. frozen green beans
1 c. water chestnuts, sliced
1 1/2 c. Ritz cracker crumbs
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 (16 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz
1 (4 oz.) jar pimentos, chopped

May be prepared in advance. Cook until almost done (separately) the sliced onions, carrots, and green beans. Have ready chestnuts.

Combine Ritz cracker crumbs with pepper and thyme. Heat Cheez Whiz over boiling water. Have ready chopped pimentos.

Layer vegetables, cheese and crumbs in 2-quart oiled casserole. Sprinkle chopped pimentos on top layer of crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes covered and bake 15 more minutes uncovered. Cut canned green beans and Velveeta cheese may be substituted.