A Slightly Different Green Bean Casserole

(Serves 6 to 8 )

A delicious way to serve green beans that everyone in your family will love.

• 2 packages (10 ounce) frozen, French-cut green beans
• 3 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Thaw beans under hot running water and drain. While beans are thawing, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan and cook onion and parsley over medium heat until soft, around 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, flour, lemon zest, sour cream and sherry and cook another 3 minutes. Stir in beans and pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle top with grated cheese.

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter and toss with bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top of grated cheese. Bake casserole until bubbly and hot and lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.

Make ahead: Casserole can be assembled but not baked earlier in the day, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before cooking.

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