Marvelous Recipes

Frozen vegetables and canned soup make this cheesy ham dinner super fast-to-fix!

3 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 (10-3/4 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cooked chopped ham
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, saute the green beans and corn in butter or margarine. Sprinkle with the flour; mix well. In a large bowl, combine the soup, sour cream and ham. Stir into the vegetable mixture.

Cook over medium heat until heated through. Remove from the heat; sprinkle with the cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

These flavorful beans are the perfect side for just about any main dish you wish to serve them with.

1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 medium leeks, rinsed, white part and some of the green thinly sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (16 oz.) bag frozen cut green beans, thawed
1/2 cup French-fried onions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a 12 inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Add leeks; cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until leeks are soft and tender.

Using a wire whisk, stir in flour, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly. Gradually stir in broth. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil 1 minute. Stir in cheese and nutmeg. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir in green beans. Pour mixture into an ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with French-fried onions.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. Makes 8-10 servings.

Great tasting green beans are a favorite vegetable in my home. With this simple recipe, you can make them a favorite in your home too!

4 (14 ounce) cans cut green beans*
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper**
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
4-5 slices bacon, cut into small pieces

Pour 3 cans drained and 1 can undrained green beans in bottom of crock pot. Add chopped onion, bouillon cubes, pepper, garlic powder and cut up bacon. Stir to combine.

Cover tightly and cook on Low for 4-6 hours. Makes 8 servings with 5.5 net carbohydrates per serving.

* You may use frozen green beans (thawed), if you prefer.

**If you want to “turn up the heat”, add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes before cooking!