FRESH GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE

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Mix in savory bacon, cheesy sauce and crushed crackers to make our Smoky Fresh Green Bean Casserole. Ordinary fresh green bean casseroles: watch out. You've got nothing on this smokier version!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1-1/2 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 Tbsp. flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
8 round buttery crackers, crushed (about 1/3 cup)

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g