3 (9 oz.) pkgs. frozen French style beans
1 med. onion, sliced
1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
2 c. milk
3/4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/8 tsp. Tabasco sauce
2 tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (8 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (5 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
1/3 c. sliced almonds

Cook beans in salted water until barely tender, drain. Saute onion in butter until soft. Add flour and blend, slowly add milk and cheese. Stir constantly until smooth and thick. Add seasonings, beans, mushrooms, water chestnuts, spoon into 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle almonds on top. Bake uncovered at 375 degrees about 30 minutes.