Shelly's Recipe

GREEN BEAN BAKE

Category: Beans

6 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
3 tbsp butter, divided
1 tbsp flour
1/2 cup milk
1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
4 oz process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 jar (4 oz) diced pimientos, drained
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

In a large bowl, combine the beans and ham; set aside. In a saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. 3. Reduce heat; add the soup, cheese, pimientos, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Pour over bean mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 40 minutes, stirring twice. Melt the remaining butter; toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over the top. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serves 8-10