Elegant Green Beans

• 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 6 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Dash salt
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen french-style green beans, thawed
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crushed french-fried onions

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. In a small skillet, saute water chestnuts, onion and mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until onion is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes; set aside.
2. In large skillet, melt remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Stir in milk, broth, soy sauce, pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in green beans and cheese.
3. Spoon half of the bean mixture into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Layer with water chestnut mixture and remaining bean mixture.
4. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Bake until heated through, 5 minutes longer.

water chestnuts, onion, mushrooms, butter, allpurpose, milk, chicken broth, soy sauce, hot pepper, salt, green beans, cheddar cheese, onions

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/elegant-green-beans/ (may not work)