LIMA BEANS WITH SWISS CHEESE AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Bean     Cheese     Mushroom     Nut     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Casserole/Gratin     Winter     Potluck

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups frozen lima beans
3T flour
1/2 cup butter
21/4 milk warm
2 cups shredded Elemental (Swiss) Cheese
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
1 cup minced onions
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Cook beans in boiling water until tender; Drain and set aside. Slice mushrooms and mince onions. Saute in 1/4 cup butter until lightly browned. Warm milk. Add 1/4 cup butter to mushroom/onion mixture. Melt and add flour. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Gradually add warm milk. Stir until sauce develops and thickens. Mix in lima beans and 1 1/2 cup cheese. Pour mixture into 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle top with almonds and remaining cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

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