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Cheesy Lima Bean Casserole

Recipe By : Deborah Kriegel
Serves : 4
Prep. Time : 1:30

14 oz. pkg. frozen lima beans
8-10 green onions - cut in 1/4" pieces
1/2 cup water
2 Tbls. butter OR margarine
2 Tbls. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4. tsp. black pepper
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

-Boil lima beans and onions in water for 10 minutes, or until beans are soft.
-Drain beans and reserve liquid.
-Place beans in a 1 qt. casserole dish.
-Melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat until smooth. Remove from heat.
-Stir reserved bean water into flour mixture. Return to heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
-Slowly stir in cheese.
-Pour cheese sauce over beans in casserole dish.
-Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour.

NOTES : Serve with rye bread.