Green Bean Gratin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onions
1 cup light sour cream
2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
2 cups grated swiss cheese
2 cups dry breadcrumbs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add in flour and stir until bubbly.
Add in milk and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add in sugar, salt, pepper, and onion; fold in sour cream and set aside.
In a medium-size pan over medium heat, add beans and 1/2 cup water.
Cover and cook about 5 minutes or until beans are crisp-tender; drain well.
Place beans in an 11x7 inch baking dish or gratin dish that has been coated with cooking spray.
Add sauce and almonds; mix well.
Sprinkle cheese on top; do not stir.
In a small skillet over medium heat, melt remaining butter and stir in crumbs.
Sprinkle on top of gratin; bake, uncovered, for about 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.