3 (9 oz.) pkgs. frozen French style green beans
3 tbsp. butter
10 3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. dried onion flakes (optional)
8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
2 1/2 oz. slivered almonds
Paprika

Cook green beans according to package; drain. Melt butter in pan. Add soup and cream cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat; stir in green beans, onion flakes, water chestnuts, garlic salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 1 3/4 quart casserole. Top with almonds; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes. Serves 8.