Green Bean 'un' Casserole

• 3 lbs fresh green beans, stem ends trimmed
• 3 tablespoons stick unsalted butter
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (to taste)
• 1 12 cups French's cheddar french fried onions (from a 6 ounce can)

1. Cook green beans in lightly salted water to cover 7-9 minutes until crisp tender.
2. Drain well; transfer to a large bowl.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
4. Cook about 6 minutes, swirling pan gently until butter browns.
5. Don't let butter burn or it will taste bitter.
6. Remove from heat; stir in salt and pepper sauce.
7. Immediately pour over beans.
8. Toss gently to mix and coat.
9. Just before serving: Re-crisp onions as can directs.
10. Gently stir half into beans.
11. Sprinkle rest on top.

green beans, butter, salt, hot pepper, onions

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/green-bean-un-casserole-264790 (may not work)