Ingredients

• 1  10.75-ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup or cream of celery soup
• 1/2  cup shredded cheddar cheese or American cheese (2 ounces)
• 1  2-ounce jar sliced pimiento, drained (optional)
• 3  14.5-ounce cans French-cut green beans or cut green beans, drained, or 6 cups frozen French-cut green beans or cut green beans, thawed and drained
• 1  2.8-ounce can French-fried onions

Directions

1. In a large bowl combine soup, cheese, and, if desired, pimiento. Stir in green beans. Transfer to a 1-1/2-quart casserole.

2. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and stir; sprinkle with French-fried onions. Bake about 5 minutes more or until heated through.

3. Makes 6 servings

4. Calico Bean Bake: Prepare as above, except substitute one 14.5-ounce can cut wax beans for one of the cans of green beans.