Smoky Green Bean Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Add beans to large saucepan of boiling water; cook on medium heat 4 to 6 min.
3. 3
   or until crisp-tender.
4. 4
   Rinse with cold water; drain.
5. 5
   Cook bacon in same saucepan on medium heat until crisp.
6. 6
   Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
7. 7
   Discard all but 2 Tbsp.
8. 8
   drippings from skillet.
9. 9
   Add onions to reserved drippings; cook and stir 4 min.
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    or until tender.
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    Stir in flour.
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    Gradually stir in milk until well blended; cook and stir 3 min.
13. 13
    or until thickened.
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    Add cheese; cook and stir 3 min.
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    or until melted.
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    Stir in beans and bacon; spoon into 1-1/2-qt.
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    casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
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    Top with cracker crumbs.
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    Bake 25 min.
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    or until heated through.