Green Beans with Cheese Sauce

1. 1

   Bring 1/4 cup water just to a boil in a large saute pan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the green beans and salt, cover and cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Uncover, raise the heat to high and cook until the water has evaporated, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of the butter and continue cooking until the beans are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the heat.

6. 6

   Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

7. 7

   Add the flour and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Whisk in the milk, garlic powder, dry mustard, black pepper and cayenne and cook, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 2 minutes.

9. 9

   Stir in the cheddar cheese and cream cheese and heat until melted.

10. 10

    Pour the cheese sauce over the green beans, or serve on the side.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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