A Homemakers Thanksgiving

Last night we had our first ever Homemakers Thanksgiving Dinner! It was fantastic. Hopefully I can post pictures later this week.

Our hostess welcomed us with a gift at our place setting. We each received the book I Promise by Gary Smalley. She said it is one of the best books her and her husband have ever read. I am excited to start reading it with my husband!

Our hostess made the turkey and potatoes and the rest of us each brought our favorite Thanksgiving dish to share. I brought Green Bean Casserole. My recipe is a twist on an old favorite (no cream of mushroom soup!).

Grandma’s Green Bean Casserole (from www.allrecipes.com)

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans French style green beans, drained
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 large can of French Fried Onions

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sautée until soft and clear. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook for one minute. Stir in the salt, sugar and sour cream.
   
3. Remove from heat and add green beans, and stir to coat.
   
4. Add one cup of cheese and once cup of French Fried Onions to green bean mixture.
   
5. Transfer the mixture to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Spread rest of shredded cheese over the top.
   
6. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden and cheese is bubbly. Add onions and bake for 5 more minutes. Best when it is really hot and bubbly!

Please share your favorite Thanksgiving recipe with us. We love to try new recipes!