HAM AND CHEESE BEAN CASSEROLE 
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen French cut green beans
1 1/2 c. liquid
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. regular flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. instant nonfat dry milk
2 c. chopped lean ham
4 oz. (1 c.) shredded cheddar cheese
2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
2 tbsp. chopped pimiento
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. buttered bread crumbs

Cook green beans according to package directions; drain, reserving liquid add water to make 1 1/2 cups. In a 2 quart saucepan melt butter; stir in flour and salt. Remove from heat; gradually stir in liquid and nonfat dry milk. Return to heat and cook, stirring constantly until thickened. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove from heat; stir in ham, cheese, eggs, pimiento, parsley and onion. Place beans in baking pan and cover with ham sauce. Sprinkle crumbs over top. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

 

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