Shelly's Recipe

GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE WITH PANKO CRUMB TOPPING

Category: Beans

1/2 tbsp of bacon fat or butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can of milk
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
3-4 turns of the pepper grinder
2 tbsp of sliced almonds, optional
1 lb pkg of frozen green beans, cut or French style, cooked*
Salt, to taste

Topping:
1/4 cup of panko regular bread crumbs, regular bread crumbs, or 1/2 sleeve Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
2 tbsp butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray; set aside.

Microwave the green beans (unless you are using canned) according to pkg directions; drain.

Melt 1/2 tbsp of bacon fat in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onion until soft, but not browned. Add the soup, milk, Cajun seasoning, pepper, almonds, and the cooked green beans; toss over medium heat until warmed and smooth. Taste, add salt if needed.

Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Combine the bread or cracker crumbs with the butter and Parmesan, and add to the top of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 6