2 cans French style green beans
3 tbsp. butter
1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted)
1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
1 tsp. dried onion flakes
1 (8 oz.) can water chestnuts, drained, sliced
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1 (2 1/2 oz.) pkg. slivered almonds
Paprika

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 cheddar 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.