Smoky Green Bean Casserole

Name: Smoky Green Bean Casserole
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1½ lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths; 3 slices bacon, chopped; ½ cup onions; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1½ cups milk; 1 pkg. shredded triple-cheddar cheese; 8 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)

Savory bacon, a cheesy sauce and crushed Ritz Crackers. Ordinary green bean casseroles, watch out.

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Makes 10 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Ingredient list

1½ lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
3 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup finely chopped onions
2 Tbsp. flour
1½ cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded triple-cheddar cheese
8 RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F.

Add beans to large saucepan of boiling water; cook on medium heat 4 to 6 min. or until crisp-tender. Rinse with cold water; drain.

Cook bacon in same saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings from skillet. Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 4 min. or until tender. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in milk until well blended; cook and stir 3 min. or until thickened. Add cheese; cook and stir 3 min. or until melted.

Stir in beans and bacon; spoon into 1-1/2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Top with cracker crumbs.

Bake 25 min. or until heated through.