Green Bean Casserole

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 large can French Fried Onions (divided)

3/4 cup sour cream

3 (14.5 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained (you can substitute fresh steamed green beans)

2 cups shredded Cheddar

cheese

1/2 cup crumbled buttery round

crackers

1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. Stir in the salt, pepper, garlic, sugar, 1/4 to 1/2 can of french onions, and sour cream. Add green beans, and stir to coat.
• Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread shredded cheese over the top. In a small bowl, toss together cracker crumbs, rest of french onions crushed and remaining butter, and sprinkle over the cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly.

NOTE:

• Sometimes I add extra cheese in to mix with the beans as we like cheese here.