Company Green Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 c. sour cream
1/2 c. sharp cheese, grated
5 c. canned green beans (strained)
1 c. water chestnuts, sliced
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 c. cracker crumbs

Preparation

Saute slightly the onion and parsley in 2 tablespoons butter. Add flour, salt and lemon peel.
Blend.
Remove from heat and add sour cream, cheese, beans and water chestnuts.
Place in a 2-quart casserole.
Mix 2 tablespoons melted butter with cracker crumbs and spread over top of mixture.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.