Green Bean and Cheddar Casserole

Ingredients

• Breadcrumbs (1/2 cup)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cheddar cheese (1 cup, shredded)
• Milk (1 cup)
• All (purpose flour - 2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Butter (2 tablespoons)
• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed and halved)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Gradually whisk in the milk and cook until thickened, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the cooked green beans to the cheese sauce and toss to coat evenly.
8. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly, and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!