Step 1

PreparationGreen Bean Casserole I: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash and trim the stem ends from green beans. Place in a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix cream of tomato soup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and paprika. Pour over beans and bake, covered, about 1 hour

Step 3

Top with au gratin ingredients, below. Heat in broiler until the cheese is melted.

Step 4

Au Gratin: Completely cover the food with bread crumbs paprika, butter and cheese.

Step 5

Place the dish in a preheated 350°F oven or under the broiler 5 inches below the source of heat, and broil until a glazed golden crust is created.

Step 6

Green Bean Casserole II: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash and trim the stem ends from green beans. Place in a buttered baking dish.

Step 7

Mix milk, cream of mushroom soup, 2/3 cup canned French-fried onion rings, and salt and black pepper to taste

Step 8

Pour over beans and bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes.

Step 9

Sprinkle with 1/2 cup canned French-fried onion rings.

Step 10

Bake until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 11

Reprinted with permission from Joy of cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker., (C) 2006 Simon & Schuster Inc.,