Ingredients

• 10 unsalted Ritz® crackers
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 cups frozen French-style green beans

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Crush 10 crackers to equal about 1/2-cup cracker crumbs and set aside.
3. In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Stir in sugar, sour cream and finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
5. Add the frozen green beans and stir to coat.
6. Transfer mixture to a prepared casserole dish.
7. In a small microwave-safe bowl melt 1-tablespoon butter in microwave. Stir in cracker crumbs and sprinkle over top of casserole.
8. Bake the casserole for 30 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Helpful hints

• Remember to take your phosphorus binder with this casserole since it contains cheese, a source of phosphorus.
• This recipe is tastier and healthier than the cream soup version of holiday green bean casserole. It is much lower in sodium.