GREEN BEAN GRATIN

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Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 bags (12 oz each) frozen cut green beans
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook green beans as directed on bag; set aside.
Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium-high heat. Cook onion in butter 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle onion with flour; cook 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling. Remove from heat. Stir in black pepper, salt, red pepper and sour cream with wire whisk until blended. Stir in green beans. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
In medium microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 1/4 cup butter uncovered on High until melted. Add bread crumbs and cheese; mix until blended. Sprinkle evenly over green bean mixture.
Bake uncovered 20 to 23 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg