Cheese-Ham Casserole

1 pk Green beans,French cut(10oz)

4 T Butter

1/4 c Onion,minced

4 T Flour,all-purpose

1/2 t Salt

1 1/2 c Milk

2 c Ham,cooked,chopped

2 Eggs,hard-cooked,chopped

1 c Cheddar cheese,shredded(4oz)

2 T Pimiento,chopped

1 T Parsley,chopped

1/2 c Croutons,herb-flavored,crush

1. Cook beans according to package directions; drain and reserve 1/2 cup

liquid. 2. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan; saute onion.

3. Stir in flour and salt until well blended.

4. Remove from heat; stir in milk and reserved 1/2 cup liquid.

5. Heat to a boil, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute.

6. Remove from heat; stir in ham, eggs, cheese, pimiento andparsley.

7. Place beans in baking dish; cover with ham sauce and sprinkle croutons

over top. 8. Bake in preheated 350`F. oven 20 to 25 minutes.