Ingredients

• 5 cups frozen cut green beans
• 1/2 cup onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1/4 cup butter, melted and divided
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1/2 cup cheese (2 oz)
• 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, crushed fine (crushed ritz crackers can be substituted, if preferred)

Instructions

1. Cook green beans according to the package directions; drain well and set aside.

2. Cook onion and parsley in 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until tender.

3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in flour, salt, lemon rind, and pepper. Add sour cream, stirring well. Add green beans; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.

4. Spoon mixture into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Combine breadcrumbs and remaining 2 tbsp butter; sprinkle over cheese.

5. Broil 8 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially opened) 5 minutes or until cheese melts and breadcrumbs are browned.