Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen French style green beans
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• 1 (5 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained,thinly-sliced (optional)
• 1 cup buttered soft breadcrumbs (about 1 1/2 slices)
• paprika

Instructions

1. Pour boiling water over beans to separate; drain well.

2. In saucepan, melt butter; blend in flour.

3. Stir in milk and soy sauce.

4. Cook stirring constantly, over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

5. Stir in sour cream, cubed ham, beans and water chestnuts.

6. Pour into greased 10x6x1 1/2 inch baking dish.

7. Sprinkle bread crumbs on top; dash with paprika.

8. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot.

9. Serves 6.