SHEPHERD'S BEAN PIE

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This comforting casserole is a variation on the traditional English pie. It is chock-full of fresh green and wax beans, carrots, cubed ham and a handful of crunchy almonds in a creamy Swiss cheese sauce. Topped with mashed potatoes, it makes a hearty side dish. -Karen Cleveland, Spring Valley, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds fresh green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
1-1/4 pounds fresh wax beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch julienned strips
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
3-1/4 teaspoons dill weed, divided
6 ounces cubed fully cooked ham
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1/4 cup slivered almonds
7 cups hot mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)

Steps:

Place beans and carrots in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain and set aside. In a small skillet, saute onion in butter for 3-4 minutes or until tender., In a large bowl, whisk the soup, cream, broth and 3 teaspoons of dill. Add the beans, carrots and onion; gently stir to coat. Transfer to a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish. Top with the ham, 1 cup cheese and almonds. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese and dill. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 10g protein.